Due May 2011?

[Purplebuns]

Just got back from the docs, however we have known a few days.. Anyone else around? :)

MrsChemist am so sorry to hear that - I know you've felt uneasy about it all along but that can't make it any easier for you. Will be thinking of you between now and Friday, let us know what they say.

Fiji and DragonMami - it's a relief to finally hear from someone else in the same boat re: toilet troubles. I've had incredibly bad "ahem" for over 3 weeks now and actually am losing weight rather then putting on the 2 pounds that is usual by this stage. I started to get worried (but for some reason didnt end up telling my GP about it yesterday) but it's a relief to hear this can happen due to pregnancy.

I've heard that foetuses operate pretty much like parasites (charming term for them huh?!) in that they will still take what they need from us even if that leaves very little for us (because of either MS or bowel-related probs). Fingers crossed that's true.

Are either of you going to speak to anyone about it? Is there anything you've done that can help? It doesnt help that I'm craving fruit, grapefruit juice and buckets of water. There's so much watery fibre in me Im like a walking laxative!

(sorry, this whole post is TMI!!!

Oh gosh, I feel so insensitive. I posted just now not having been on here for a few days and stupidly without having read through all the posts properly. Please forgive me.

Purple- I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news . You'll be sorely missed from our little group. You've been here since the start and have been lovely to get to know. I hope you can have the time to heal and rest now, and hope things work out for you. All the best. xxx

Mrs Chemist - It's awful what you're going through right now, what terrible news to receive . I'm keeping everything crossed for you for Friday. Good suprises can and do happen. Whatever happens, I'm wishing you all the best. xxx

Life - mine has improved slighty today (so far, but it's quite often an afternoon & evening joy) but I'm scared to go too far from my own loo seat.

I've been eating & drinking as normally as possible on the grounds that some sort of nutrition may be hanging around for longer than 20 minutes. I have cut down on the dairy though as apparently that can make it worse.

When I mentioned it to the GP she said not to worry, the baby would be fine as it gets everything it needs & I just get what's left and to take a few days off to rest. She also said to carry on drinking lots as being dehydrated is a bad plan. She also mentioned that although it's not the most common symptom of pregnancy, it's hardly show-stoppingly unusual either. :)

Although I am only lurking on the bus can I get some reassurance. My EDD is 21/5/10 and I have just had some light brown spotting noticed it at lunchtime. I have been waiting for my GP to call me back for the past hour. Did not notice it first thing so no way I can get an appointment since none are left.

I guess I am asking for reassurance. Sorry to jump on and offload just very anxious.

Lemonsherbert - hope you get somewhere with the GP soon. Try not to panic too much (I've been there myself & I know it's a lot easier to say than do) as it doesn't necessarily mean that there's a problem.

Heard back from the GP, EPAU is closed on a Wednesday so she will refer me there tomorrow.

Thanks Dragon for the calming words.

mrschemist have been thinking about you. Awaiting your news from your scan last Friday. Sorry to hear it was not positive news. Will have everything crossed for you this coming Friday.

lemonsherbert nothing useful to say but hope you get some reassurance very soon. Please let us know how you get on.

loopymumsy I had the dreaded lurgy just over a week ago. It's not nice I know. Honey & lemon and lots of sympathy.

Nothing to report just terrible nausea yesterday. Have been in bed most days by 7'ish. Alternatively, I've had a nap as soon as I get home for an hour and a half. Then feel like I can cope with dinner and the rest of the evening. Sorry if I have missed anyone out, but posting from phone.

I think we will be needing a new thread soon. Any ideas on what we should call it?

xxx

Mrschemist So sorry to hear what you've been told, it doesn't sound very hopeful does it? Will await your news on Friday and cross fingers just in case it's a nice surprise and everything is ok.

Just to let you know, I thought my name was too long so I've shortened it bit. It's still me though.

DragonMami

Hello, I'm still here!

I'm feeling a bit grouchy at the moment, as I'm coming up to 8 weeks this Saturday - which is just so early!
I'm not feeling horrendous, but I am queasy all the time and retching at anything and everything, with the odd vom aswell...it all just seems to be lasting forever and every day is long.

I know I'm lucky - this baby was two and a half years in the making, and I'm really not that ill or exhausted.
But I'm still feeling a bit fed up. And just a touch jealous of my friend whose husband is a chef! :o

MrsChemist I'm so sorry to hear your news - I really hope those little beans have just had a breather and will be growing again. It ain't over until it's over, and they're not going anywhere just yet.
Keeping everything crossed for you. x

mrschemist so sorry to hear your scan wasn't great news (understatement). Fingers crossed for you.

My worries are v v trivial indeed. The fact taht I am already in maternity trousers at work and long line vests...eating like a horse at lunchtime but retching at everything between 3pm and 11am...i can already feel some hormonal impact in my reactions to things, just a bit grouchy at work, weepy at the strangeest things. Boobs still tingly every so often and have definitely grown. I suppose I ought to move to maternity non-wired but I know they'll be so saggy without!

Most of my old maternity clothes are way too big for right now but there isn't much in my normal wardrobe that works. Still v v tired and DH is having to do the bulk of everything at weekends. Roll on 2nd trimester.

Mrs Chemist, so sorry to read your scan results. FX for this Friday.

gingerwench I'm with you on the grouchiness, hormonal behaviour and weepiness.

In fact, the last few days, I've been feeling so low I've started worrying about whether it could be more than the usual hormonal ups and downs and whether I could be bordering on ante-natal depression. Does anyone know anything about it? I'm totally lethargic, tearful, exhausted and failing to muster up any enthusiasm for anything, including the pregnancy. Don't mean that to sound ungrateful and am very aware that others are desperately hoping for good news and anxious about their beans, but to be honest, I can't currently even feel excited about having a baby in 6.5 months. All I can see ahead is months of feeling tired with pregnancy, then months of sleep deprivation. Sorry to moan so and hope this doesn't sound too self-pitying, but I am starting to worry that my feelings of negativity are more than is "usual"... Any thoughts about others' emotional state or pregnancy doubts gratefully received

Loopy, thanks for your reply. My scan's on 20th October, so another 2 weeks. You're right, I've also been hoping that may be a bit of a turning point mentally/emotionally, particularly as by then hopefully I should be feeling less rotten physically. If I still can't generate any excitement after the scan, maybe it's time to talk to the MW...

Good luck with your scan next week. Glad to hear you've got a lovely MW!

lemonsherbert how have things been today?

mrschemist thinking of you. Best wishes for tomorrow. Have everything crossed for you.

rollercoaster is this your first pregnancy? I totally agree with loopy. Early pregnancy is an overwhelming time, especially feeling so rough, tired etc etc - you know what I mean. One minute you are all normal and then the next wham! bam! it hits you. Things do get better. Focusing on your scan in 2 weeks time is a great idea. You should speak to your GP or midwife - as they can definately help you. Even if it feels 'silly' telling them. It's good to talk & tell people how you are feeling - get it all off your chest. Nobody will judge you - well not on here anyway - coz we all understand. I am going to be seeing a pregnancy counsellor as I feel pretty much the same as you. She is not a 'counsellor' as such, but an expert in pregnancy and who gives me dedicated time to talk about the pregnancy and how I feel, all the anxieties etc - I hope that makes sense.

loopy thanks for pointing me in the direction of the other threads. I do know that they are there, I have lurked a bit in the past, but don't feel like I fit in. I've not had an early loss, and I've not had a stillbirth - does that make sense. I know that at the end of the day a loss is a loss. I would like to join the 'gentle thread for those starting again' but feel like my emotional pain is nowhere near to that of a woman who has experienced stillbirth. I hope you understand what I mean - and haven't taken offence to any of it - I struggle sometimes to explain myself.

DMC that's alot easier to remember

Qwerty I am with you on the fancying something - so stock up on it. Then when it comes to actually eating it - you don't want it no more.

Had blood results back the other day, slightly anaemic (as always) but doctors are happy for me to carry on taking my own iron supplement for now! Phew! as everything else gives me constipation

Really hungry - but don't know what I fancy to eat for dinner - its so annoying. Today I have eaten porridge for breakfast, 2 white rolls with banana in for lunch, then when I got home I had another roll with banana!!!

xxx

lemonsherbert how have things been today?

mrschemist thinking of you. Best wishes for tomorrow. Have everything crossed for you.

rollercoaster is this your first pregnancy? I totally agree with loopy. Early pregnancy is an overwhelming time, especially feeling so rough, tired etc etc - you know what I mean. One minute you are all normal and then the next wham! bam! it hits you. Things do get better. Focusing on your scan in 2 weeks time is a great idea. You should speak to your GP or midwife - as they can definately help you. Even if it feels 'silly' telling them. It's good to talk & tell people how you are feeling - get it all off your chest. Nobody will judge you - well not on here anyway - coz we all understand. I am going to be seeing a pregnancy counsellor as I feel pretty much the same as you. She is not a 'counsellor' as such, but an expert in pregnancy and who gives me dedicated time to talk about the pregnancy and how I feel, all the anxieties etc - I hope that makes sense.

loopy thanks for pointing me in the direction of the other threads. I do know that they are there, I have lurked a bit in the past, but don't feel like I fit in. I've not had an early loss, and I've not had a stillbirth - does that make sense. I know that at the end of the day a loss is a loss. I would like to join the 'gentle thread for those starting again' but feel like my emotional pain is nowhere near to that of a woman who has experienced stillbirth. I hope you understand what I mean - and haven't taken offence to any of it - I struggle sometimes to explain myself.

DMC that's alot easier to remember

Qwerty I am with you on the fancying something - so stock up on it. Then when it comes to actually eating it - you don't want it no more.

Had blood results back the other day, slightly anaemic (as always) but doctors are happy for me to carry on taking my own iron supplement for now! Phew! as everything else gives me constipation

Really hungry - but don't know what I fancy to eat for dinner - its so annoying. Today I have eaten porridge for breakfast, 2 white rolls with banana in for lunch, then when I got home I had another roll with banana!!!

xxx

lemonsherbert how have things been today?

mrschemist thinking of you. Best wishes for tomorrow. Have everything crossed for you.

rollercoaster is this your first pregnancy? I totally agree with loopy. Early pregnancy is an overwhelming time, especially feeling so rough, tired etc etc - you know what I mean. One minute you are all normal and then the next wham! bam! it hits you. Things do get better. Focusing on your scan in 2 weeks time is a great idea. You should speak to your GP or midwife - as they can definately help you. Even if it feels 'silly' telling them. It's good to talk & tell people how you are feeling - get it all off your chest. Nobody will judge you - well not on here anyway - coz we all understand. I am going to be seeing a pregnancy counsellor as I feel pretty much the same as you. She is not a 'counsellor' as such, but an expert in pregnancy and who gives me dedicated time to talk about the pregnancy and how I feel, all the anxieties etc - I hope that makes sense.

loopy thanks for pointing me in the direction of the other threads. I do know that they are there, I have lurked a bit in the past, but don't feel like I fit in. I've not had an early loss, and I've not had a stillbirth - does that make sense. I know that at the end of the day a loss is a loss. I would like to join the 'gentle thread for those starting again' but feel like my emotional pain is nowhere near to that of a woman who has experienced stillbirth. I hope you understand what I mean - and haven't taken offence to any of it - I struggle sometimes to explain myself.

DMC that's alot easier to remember

Qwerty I am with you on the fancying something - so stock up on it. Then when it comes to actually eating it - you don't want it no more.

Had blood results back the other day, slightly anaemic (as always) but doctors are happy for me to carry on taking my own iron supplement for now! Phew! as everything else gives me constipation

Really hungry - but don't know what I fancy to eat for dinner - its so annoying. Today I have eaten porridge for breakfast, 2 white rolls with banana in for lunch, then when I got home I had another roll with banana!!!

xxx

lemonsherbert how have things been today?

mrschemist thinking of you. Best wishes for tomorrow. Have everything crossed for you.

rollercoaster is this your first pregnancy? I totally agree with loopy. Early pregnancy is an overwhelming time, especially feeling so rough, tired etc etc - you know what I mean. One minute you are all normal and then the next wham! bam! it hits you. Things do get better. Focusing on your scan in 2 weeks time is a great idea. You should speak to your GP or midwife - as they can definately help you. Even if it feels 'silly' telling them. It's good to talk & tell people how you are feeling - get it all off your chest. Nobody will judge you - well not on here anyway - coz we all understand. I am going to be seeing a pregnancy counsellor as I feel pretty much the same as you. She is not a 'counsellor' as such, but an expert in pregnancy and who gives me dedicated time to talk about the pregnancy and how I feel, all the anxieties etc - I hope that makes sense.

loopy thanks for pointing me in the direction of the other threads. I do know that they are there, I have lurked a bit in the past, but don't feel like I fit in. I've not had an early loss, and I've not had a stillbirth - does that make sense. I know that at the end of the day a loss is a loss. I would like to join the 'gentle thread for those starting again' but feel like my emotional pain is nowhere near to that of a woman who has experienced stillbirth. I hope you understand what I mean - and haven't taken offence to any of it - I struggle sometimes to explain myself.

DMC that's alot easier to remember

Qwerty I am with you on the fancying something - so stock up on it. Then when it comes to actually eating it - you don't want it no more.

Had blood results back the other day, slightly anaemic (as always) but doctors are happy for me to carry on taking my own iron supplement for now! Phew! as everything else gives me constipation

Really hungry - but don't know what I fancy to eat for dinner - its so annoying. Today I have eaten porridge for breakfast, 2 white rolls with banana in for lunch, then when I got home I had another roll with banana!!!

xxx

Had scan done today, measures the right size but no heart beat, so has died.

I am sorry I have not read anyones posts. Hope all is going well for you

lemon am so so sorry to hear that. I hope you have lots of rl support and someone to take care of you x

MrsC also am thinking of you and for your scan tomorrow x

Hello to everyone else, have a mountain of work to do before I attempt an early night so apologies for not replying to everyone's posts.

Oh Lemonsherbert, so sorry to hear that.

MummyW, thanks for your reply. It's my second pregnancy (DS nearly 2) and the first wasn't like this at all, it was so much easier both physically and emotionally. Ironically, DS wasn't planned but this one was... I spent half this afternoon in tears at work, so have made an appointment with the doctor for Monday evening (earliest available) but will also call the MW tomorrow. I like the sound of your pregnancy counsellor. Was that an NHS referral or a private thing?

Hope you're doing ok. Your comment about the other threads made perfect sense to me