Due June 2011? please join me!!!

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Anyone??? or am I on my own for a little while yet?? Due the 1st. Received a strong BFP today, 11dpo and AF due next Wednesday.

I'm also booked in to see the doctor on Thursday. i was debating whether to do it or not because last time even though they knew about the miscarriage they didn't seem able to stop the 'congratulations you're pregnant' letters about the midwife appt/swine flu jab etc which was quite upsetting.

Seems a bit early to be getting into the 'system'.

On the other hand the early pregnancy unit did tell me that as I'd had a MC I would be able to have early reassurance scans if I got a GP referral so that's why I'm going.

Am feeling fine today except for occasional sharp jabbing pains and hunger!

How is everyone else?

Hi. Can I join you?

I should have been one of the early starters on this thread, but I had a AF-like bleed mid-September so started a new cycle. It turns out that after having 5 days of +OPKs and thinking I was mid-cycle I finally remembered that LH is also high in pregnancy and took a test ? BFP It makes me 6weeks gone.

So?.
Brassicababe ? 2nd June, #1

I?ve been bleeding for 10 days. But 8 of those were before I even found out. I?m waiting for a call back from my Fertility Clinic consultant (was taking Clomid) but it doesn?t seem to fit the MC category so I?m tentatively upbeat.

I ought to make an appoint at the docs but really can?t be bothered with their automated system and an appointment 3 weeks from never

Hi, am joining after this thread was pointed out to me by another member.

Am 6 weeks pg with our first, after trying for a year and 2 months (and Clomid, not a fun experience.)

Due 9th June, first midwife appointment tomorrow. I am a total newbie and trying not to get too freaked out by some of the less pleasant possible things that may happen as I go along, let alone childbirth!!

So far not too bad though - just tired, sore boobs, bit moody/tearful, bit spotty but still managing to carry on as pretty much normal. Oh and I've been getting some weird (but not major) stabbing pains today as well so I was glad to read about those. I will of course discuss them with the midwife tomorrow just to be safe.

Anyone really hating being at work? It's weird, my tolerance for any office politics or crazy workload has vanished and I'd love nothing better than to walk out (preferably having won the lottery first )

Thanks cuppateajanice - will be interested to hear what it is, as and when you / DP find it.

yellowtomato - I totally connected with your comment about not wanting to get "too involved". My mc was about this time last time (I think I'm 6+2).

Went to see the doc on 30 Sep (who only got a faint positive which started me worrying) and then I had a blood test yesterday for HCG levels which were 11,900 which is better than levels at last mc (only 950) but as per "what to expect when you're expecting" advice, I'm trying not to read too much into it - VERY hard though.... I don't think I have ever wanted time to move quicker than it is now.

Emma's diary is also on-line - looks like they have some good stuff there - see link to their pregnancy page

Welcome MsManchester I'm really happy you decided to join us.

There are a lot of us first timers here so you won't be alone in your newbieness (or freakedoutness either!)

Welcome also to BrassicaBabe! Congrats on your BFP.

To join in the book discussion: I've got What to Expect, The Rough Guide to Pregnancy and the Mumsnet Pregnancy book. Each is good in its own way.

What to Expect goes into great detail about... well... what to expect, week by week. I'm finding it a great source of calming reassurance.

The Rough Guide is also a week by week book but from a more comical point of view. It doesn't skimp on the detail though.

The Mumsnet Pregnancy book doesn't have the week by week format but it does have a lot of funny, and common sense, stories from women who've been there, done that and worn the breast pads.

welcome msmanchester and congrats!

I'm not hating being at work, but I know I'm not being at all effective - mn is not helping as I keep sneaking on here to see if there have been extra posts!

oops - sorry - welcome brassicababe too!

Hi, pls i would like to join as well. i am due on 9th june 2011.

Love the name letsgetfat! Congratulations!

I went to see my doc today for the first time. Had heard that it was rather underwelming and it was. Doc said congrats, took my blood pressure, checked lungs/heartbeat and asked me a few simple questions. He's also getting somebody to ring me tomo re scan appointment.

I don't mind being at work but I'm finding it much easier to leave at a decent time and not stress too much (because I have something much more important to think about now)!

Hello ladies, I think I am joining your ranks! According to various calculators my due date is 20 June. TTC for several years with difficulty as my hubby decided on vasectomy after having four kids in previous relationship. Anyway, today is my third test day and the lines are getting stronger and brighter. Oh, I am over the moon!!! :):):) Yay!

Hi everyone!
msmanchester can totally relate to your work comment, I feel like I'm in a little bubble of my own... makes me kind of nervous wishing the time away as I know I'll want my mat leave to last forever!

I'm a first timer too.
Re books I've got the Lesley Regan Your Pregnancy Week by Week book, lent to me by my sister in law, have only tenatively started reading though as I sort of don't want to read too much until I definitely know this is going to happen!
How's everyone's nausea today? I felt soooo sick yesterday and quite queasy today but manage to maintain the cover at work... for now!

Welcome and congratulations to everyone who has joined in the past 24 hours!

I know what you mean about work MsManchester, I'm finding it very hard to concentrate when I am in meetings about things which won't actually happen until I am (hopefully) on maternity leave. Today I was just daydreaming about my sister and SIL's reactions when we tell them :)

I am a bit worried about when the nausea really kicks in. I don't normally deal with being sick very well, I usually end up crying and groaning lots and I don't fancy doing that in the work toilets and then facing everyone afterwards!

I've got a 2 day work conference next week. People usually make good use of the bar so I'm going to have to practice my excuses so that I don't look like I am obviously lying!

I'm really dreading sickness at work as I haven't got quick easy access to a toilet!

79monica maybe you better start the 'feeling unwell' comments in preperation for next week

Evening all!

My cunning soup and snacking plan seemed to wrork well today and I didn't have to rush off to the loo at all this aternoon. did once frolic down the stairs a little too swiftly and let out a yell due to sore breats. Got a few funny looks

On the book score i have ordered the pregnancy bible from amazon as I just love a good big tome, but it is taking ages to turn up. Very tiresome.

Can also relate with the work thing msmanchester. I do really love my job but I do find that suddenly I just don't care that much about stuff. Rather more important things on my mind

Welcome to the group bemybebe and letsgetfat Congrats on your BFPs!

I'm having a bit of a wobble day today. I woke up this morning and my boobs weren't as sore as they have been. Of course, I immediately start thinking the worst! It doesn't help that all of the books are full of doom and gloom when you hit the 6 week point (I'm 6 weeks today) so I convince myself I'm going to lose the baby.

Having read some threads on the MN pregnancy forums and on a couple of other sites I now know that pg symptoms come and go and that quite a few women have had their boob pain disappear at 6 weeks only to reappear later on, with no ill effects.

My morning sickness hasn't changed, it still comes and goes and fluctuates in intensity from one day to the next, I'm still really anxious about it all though.

Sorry for the "all about me" post. I just needed to get it off my chest.

I am super nervous about morning sickness..............which I got bad with DD and DS, I work as a sales rep and have to visit up to 10 differnt small stores a day, most of them have toilets upstairs in their living areas!! Think I may have to invest in some sick bags to put n the car boot!!!

Hi everybody and welcome to the new people!

I really feel for those of you struggling at work. People say pregnancy is harder when you have a toddler to look after too, but so far it's much more manageable than having to get up at stupid o'clock in the morning and function efficiently all day! This morning I still felt a bit vacant so DS and I stayed in our pyjamas until midday !!!!! In my defence, I did work this afternoon, but I'm very glad I'm self-employed so my hours are totally flexible.

Does anybody else find themselves going into a zombie-like trance, especially when hungry or tired? I've been 'not quite with it' on and off for a few days now - can't work out if it's just tiredness or if I'm lacking some sort of vitamins or iron?

tumtumgnu I went for soup and snacking worked for me too and although I'm worried about how much I'm eating already I guess needs must. So many of us are worrying about how to throw up discreetly, I'm convinced by the time I tell work they'll say, we guessed anyway!
starflower so easy to wobble at this point isn't it, so many what ifs... This will make u laugh I ask my DH to get a feel of my boobs each night and say are they still big, or bigger or smaller, then I get paranoid accordingly! I also waver betw feelin great when I think I've cracked morning sickness and thinking omg has it stopped. Sooo neurotic!

Wow so many new people on this thread, June is a popular month for babies!, congratulations everyone!

starflower try not to worry (easier said than done I know). I was exactly the same as you a couple of weeks ago and my symptoms have really ramped up (see long list below!!!)

Ok, I am very much regretting complaining about lack of symptoms. I now have (deep breath):

Constant nausea day and night - to the point where I would really really like to be sick just to get a break
Tiredness but can't sleep
Waking every 2 hours through the night to wee
Vivid dreams about miscarriage and childbirth
Constantly hungry/ thirsty
Very grumpy and bad mood swings
Rapidly expanding tummy - so bloated that by the end of the day I look about 6 months pregnant
Heavy boobs (not bigger though, very annoying!)
Lots of discharge (sorry for tmi!)

So for those concerned about lack of symptoms, beware, they may be just around the corner!!

Hope you are all ok this evening. After my worries at work I have booked a private scan on Friday (can't last the 12 weeks!). I have also booked the nuchal scan for around 12 weeks. Is anyone else having a scan soon?

Hellooooo Lovely Ladies! I hope you don't mind me joining you? This is my first post. I had a miscarriage in May (our first baby), which was shattering. I felt as though my heart had broken in two...

The need to replace what was lost was almost overwhelming, so I could hardly believe it last week when I started to have sore boobs, feel somewhat nauseous and had a funny taste in my mouth... I hardly dared to believe it was real.

However, after 5 semi-faint test lines over the weekend, today I decided to take the plunge and do a Clear Blue digital test and within seconds it flashed up pregnant. I am over the moon, but also a little scared that something will go wrong, although trying hard to stay positive.

As I was charting by BBTs religiously and using my fertility monitor, I know that I didn't ovulate until late in my cycle, and therefore my due date will be 20 June - our second wedding anniversary! I am 4 weeks pregnant, so there's still a long way to go, but I've got to keep the faith.

Sending lots of love to you all

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Congratulations Ali! It's nervous times for everyone so keeping the faith is good! Bring on 12 weeks! :)

Hi everyone, I am 6w+4d, due date according to my calculation is 2 June.

I have already had 2 scans,1 at 5w & 1 at 6w where they saw a heartbeat which is good news but i am still terrified as i have had bleeding between 4w3d & 6w1d along with stomach ache which i still have now. Its just like period pain, very dull but more often than not always there.

Its been almost 15 years since i had my only son so i am scared.

I also have afternoon sickness, no appetite, moderately sore boobs & also lots of discharge.

Why do i feel so negative, im convinced im gonna miscarry???

Congrats to everyone btw.

Hi everyone!,

God, Im sooo behind on this thread. Apologies for not posting - I have been lurking but have been so so so sick this time round I was too cranky to post, thankfully (I think) the complete debilitating nausea has finally eased off, after 3 constant weeks. Im over the moon as I was beginning to get really upset at the thoughts of a whole 3 months or (shutter) 9 of it!!.

That said, of course now Im worrying thats something wrong, despite the fact that Im very bloated, mood swings like a hormonal teenager and exhausted. I had a misscarraige at 8 weeks and dont think Ill relax until after that date (well 12 weeks really).

See Cameli, think its completely normal to worry constantly . I just want this baby so so much that I keep thinking it'll be taken away - how negative is that???

Irrelephant, cerealqueen and totallyfloaty I am so, terribly sorry to hear your news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please be kind to yourselves at this time. (very unmumsnet like hugs)

Huge, huge welcome to all the newbies (sorry, way too many since my last post to list you all but have read all posts and am really looking forward to the next 8 months or so together)

So, I went to the Docs last Monday, I wouldnt have put myself into the system so early but I was taking medication (ADs) and needed my concerns put to rest. Waiting on a scan date letter now, depending on that (how far away it is!) I may go for a private one.. with cuts here, maternity care is gone to the dogs, have been told that some public scans arent until week 20 and thats it - no more!.

Will see.

Hope everyones well!. 6 + 5 today

YES cuppateajanice - I'm regularly entering those trances. They seem to come when I sit down after feeling very drained.

DD wanted to watch chitty chitty bang bang today and DS was playing in his room, so I sat down with her and stuck it on - then I went into one of those trances before nodding off completely and then waking with a fright.

GV - I know what you mean about being tired yet unable to sleep - I was tossing and turning last night until 2am and I was exhausted - what on earth is that all about?

Alitheminx - so sorry about your mc but congratulations on your BFP

Cameli - congrats and welcome!

I've been feeling sick today for the first time and had terrible dizziness yesterday with a few waves of it today. It will either be low blood pressure or my ears playing tricks since I have a cold on the way (this happens to me a LOT - plagued by dizziness)

6+2 today - roll on 12 wks

The cats bought me a lovely slug complete with roving antennae... Enough to make the strongest stomach wince!