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Freak out room for those newly updiffed after MC to hold hands and support each other...

987 replies

DachshundsWantPuppies · 30/01/2011 08:37

Hello!

Newly updiffed and freaking out about spotting, cramping, the wait until your first scan and each little twinge? Settle in for lots of hand holding and supprt until you're ready to move to grads

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Wombat33 · 14/02/2011 16:08

Oh and Brew all round.

Wombat33 · 14/02/2011 16:06

Ha love - blooming would be marvellous - right now I'm getting through spot concealler at an alarming rate!

Daisy hello!!!!! Big hugs. I'm sorry you're feeling crampy though I know it is a very normal pg symptom all these things are worrying aren't they? FX it will fade as the day goes on.

lovemysleep · 14/02/2011 15:56

Hi Daisybell - welcome!

I think it can be completely normal to feel crampy, as I think it's just everything that's going on in there - some seem to get it more than others. If you are worried about it and it seems to be getting worse, maybe a trip to the doctors would be a good idea. They can maybe check you out, and then hopefully, reassure you that it is nothing to worry about.

As for wibbling inside, you're in the right place here......we are always wibbling and wobbling through each day Wink

And the rest of the ladies - the pg lark is a glamorous business isn't it? My tracky bottoms are getting worn out, and I can't bear to look at my pasty face in the mirror. Worth it though.......but I cannot wait to bloom xx

Daisybell1 · 14/02/2011 15:46

Waves shyly

I have been lurking on this thread since its inception as, although I'm fortunate not to have suffered a MC, you have all summed up my worries/fears/panics so well, I feel that I'm not going crazy alone.

However, I was wondering if I could seek your more open reassurance (or failing that, a wet haddock to the left side of my head)?

I've been crampy since finding out I'm PG (I'm 9+6) which has worried me, but last night my cat decided to leap from the sofa arm into my stomach. I had pains immediately after, and my crampiness has been worse today.

Am trying to be rational and thinking its highly unlikely any damage can have been done (plus a fatalistic view that nothing could be done about it anyway) but I'm still wibbling inside....

Haddocks or Brew welcomed in equal quantities!

owlbooty · 14/02/2011 15:16

Nix I am knackered too and keep falling asleep during the day - never had that in first trimester. Also feeling sicky again. WTF? Is very odd.

Ps. The spatone may give you constipation. Don't say I didn't warn you Grin

nickstermum · 14/02/2011 15:04

love if i wasnt twinned with owl i think you and i could be the same person! Farting, sweating, mmmmm sounds familiar. and the runs....WTF? Confused

I cannot sleep without a fan
Wearing preferably nowt! (hideous thought of the day!)
DH has been in the spare room for a while... I slept for 3 hours on sat aft...
For my entire first trimester i couldnt sleep at night... bizarrely.

Now i desparately want to sleep but DS gets me up 3 times a night - Gah! Hes 3 and he still wants milk in the night! Wont drink it cold which means a trip downstairs to the microwave..... i know, i know.. rod for own back etc.... !! usually hes so good at night.

Not that i am moaning of course... DS been ending up in our bed with me being left with a 6 inch space of a superkingsize to snooze on!! Love it really Grin

KnitterNotTwitter · 14/02/2011 13:56

love I'm also sleeping a lot lighter than normal... Poor DH doesn't get any escape though as we haven't got a spare room. We have changed down to the summer Duvet though which has helped!

I've been napping when DS does at the weekends - i find him more tireing than work TBH!

lovemysleep · 14/02/2011 13:47

nix have been having a lunchtime nap myself for the past week - only way i've been able to survive the early waking that has been plaguing me. Am being rather indulgent, but I think I may aswell make the most of it...Hope the bug goes away soon.
Wombat Glad the doc doesn't think there's too much too worry about.
Knitter what is it with the night sweats? Am a right sweaty madam too...Have been sleeping in the spare room for the past week, as the thought of sharing my bed with anyone just doesn't appeal. I'm either awake, windy or sweaty - perfect bedfellow, eh?

Take care ladies - hello to anyone I haven't mentioned x

Wombat33 · 14/02/2011 13:29

Knitter well done on the positive attitude! I'm trying to cultivate one today too :)

Another scan would be reassuring but I'm trying not to worry too much. If I lose my nerve I'll just book another private one I think. Hopefully the bleeding will go and I'll just continue problem and worry free until the 12 wk scan (well... I can dream!!! Smile)

Digi glad it's all positive news. google can be good sometimes!!

Nix sorry you're feeling poorly and tired. I'm afraid I'm not sure about the iron thing. Maybe ask your lovely midwife??

I promise you all I'm going to try and be less selfish with my posting this week but thank you all for all your support recently!! Hugs xxx

nickstermum · 14/02/2011 13:21

dig glad dr google was supportive for once... Grin

digitalgirl · 14/02/2011 13:14

Thank you ladies. Back at work now. Did a bit of inadvisable googling and first gestational size chart I came across puts 6mm as right on for 5 weeks. So...phew!

Will read back through other posts and do a bit of namechecking, have been incredibly selfish in my posts lately. Blush

hairylights · 14/02/2011 12:51

Woop for Digi :)

KnitterNotTwitter · 14/02/2011 12:40

digi really glad for you

wombat glad that doctor is being cool calm and collected about everything (although m'thinks a scan would be quite nice for you?)

(love I have diarrhoea too - you have my sympathies)

Having one of those days where I feel less pregnant but I'm not panicking as I know that is also normal....

Mind you I was dripping with sweat last night, the smell of cigarettes is making me gag and my food seems very bland - all good symptoms m'thinks....

nickstermum · 14/02/2011 12:22

emoo PMSL at your Fuckwit comment.. i think you may be right Grin

hairy glad the worst is over... give yourself some time hon xxx Big hugs xxx

wombat glad your GP doesnt think its a massive issue. Feetup and rest hon (if you can) Brew

Dig thats fab news hon, cant ask for any more than that at this stage honey xxx Its hideously stressful.....

knitter aka junior you have good symptoms there hon.

Well i think i have had a bug ontop of everything else this weekend. DS has been vomiting veronica and also had a temp. I have been needing to have a sleep at lunchtime (didnt need to do that during first trimester!!) and feeling lousy. Question. Should i take spa-tone? Could that be why i feel shite? Energyless and struggle to get up the stairs.... could be anaemia? [hypochondriac emoticon] Hmm

Back at work today with having had 5 days of rest. No further bleed, or cramping (although was up most of the night with DS/temp and having cramps, but that was bowel... too many peanuts and raisins i think!) Other than feeling energy-less feeling ok and getting stuck back into work but without trying to get stressed!!

Wombat33 · 14/02/2011 11:44

oops! Sorry for typos! Am on phone on train!

Wombat33 · 14/02/2011 11:42

Valentines kisses all round!

digi great news on the scan! Sounds like it.s all on track! Smile

hairy big hugs lovely. It.s great to have you continuing to lurk on here xxx

To all those having DH issues. I think it.s universal Grin My poor DH probably doesn't know whether he's coming or going poor bloke with my mood swings. I can't be easy to live with. And the whole process must be stressful for him too. It.s no wonder really if has the occasional wobble. I suspect he might be quite glad to be away on business this week! Grin

Thanks for all your good wishes. I saw my gp this morning. Given it.s just been brown blood he's not referring me for a scan for the moment. I have to hold out for my 12wk scan on 28 feb unless things get worse in the meantime. i also have a private one booked for 25 feb. Not sure what to do about that one. Might wait and see how i feel next week. If i can hold out over the weekend them I save the money to have the private one a bit later when we're going to be depraraue to get info on potential abnormalities... Oh this pg lark is so stressful isn't it?!?!

Lots of love to everyone else around this morning xxx

owlbooty · 14/02/2011 11:21

Digi Whoop! Excellent news :)

youremindmeofthebabe · 14/02/2011 11:19

Yey digi!

lovemysleep · 14/02/2011 10:54

Digi whoopee! Sounds good - happy for you. x

Mamapower · 14/02/2011 10:43

Great news digi enjoy your Brew

Hairy Glad you are home, hope you are getting lots of R and R.

sleepy glad you and dh had a good chat. DD's always add to the emotions!

emoo nix MEN!! They won't change and Grin at knitter wanting to smash glass, I was bloomin mental for the first 2 weeks, hormones did me over completely and I mean totally menkal, can't believe dh survived!

Play us a tune orange , such a cool b-day pressie, belated wishes Grin

wombat how you doing chicadee?

Valentines kisses to all

SameOldJollster · 14/02/2011 10:18

digi that's great.. x

digitalgirl · 14/02/2011 10:11

All in the right place. Mean measurement of gest sac is 6.7mm which apparently is 4-5 weeks (supposed to be 5+2). Yolk sac seen but not fetal pole. Ovulated from right ovary. Rescan next Friday as i want the weekend to deal with the results.

Can't describe how nervous I was. Off for a cuppa with dh. Will try to relax over the next couple of weeks.

owlbooty · 14/02/2011 10:00

Good luck today Digi !

Glad you've escaped Hairy x

lovemysleep · 14/02/2011 09:33

hairy glad you are back home. Take it easy xx

hairylights · 14/02/2011 09:29

Escaped around nine pm. - all over and done with we think. Will continue to lurk here for news of you all!