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wonnaywombat · 21/10/2010 10:39

Hi all - we've very nearly exhausted the 1,000 post limit on our previous thread so here is the new one.

Looking forward to continuing to share the ups, downs, symptoms, queries, worries and joy (fingers tightly crossed!)

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yellowtomato · 28/10/2010 09:04

Morning all

Minione really sorry to hear that they are not offering you an early scan. Have you been phoning the hospital directly or trying to get a referral from your GP? Both options are worth trying or even trying again as you might get to speak to a different person as it seems not all staff interpret the rules the same way.

or would it be an option for you to go private?

I really feel for you that you are not able to get reassurance, 11 weeks just seems too far away.

supersunny thanks for remembering but it's actually today. 4.20pm......am soooo nervous. Obviously I really want to go if it is good news but I don't feel that I can face bad news. Arrrrghhh, this is all soooo stressful.

I am very up and down, one day feel quite positive and the next despair so you're not alone with that.

My boobs are very sore, can anyone who has done this before tell me if they will stay sore for the next 7 months or does it go away?

How is everyone else this morning?

Wobblewatcher · 28/10/2010 09:37

Yellowtomato

Certainly will be thinking of you this afternoon. Isn't it funny how positive we can feel for others but not ourselves?

Sore boobs def go later on but can't remember when exactly...

Feeling very achey in my pelvis today...

8rubberduckies · 28/10/2010 09:38

Good luck this afternoon yellowtomato, make sure you let us know how it's gone! Your boobs won't hurt as much as they do now for the whole pg in my experience, but it is just a practise run for the pain afterwards if you're breastfeeding!!! Grin Grin

Day 5 of no nicotine! I feel like I've turned a corner this morning, was able to be quite objective about my craving for a cigarette with my morning cuppa, almost like I was not really experiencing it, but just acknowledging it. Me and DP are going to London for the weekend to stay with friends, so going out on Friday night for drinks / curry will be the big test, even though it will be easier because I won't be drinking.

Hope all are feeling as well / unwell as they want to this morning! I am not feeling so pg today, but am trying not to let it worry me Hmm.

moomin156 · 28/10/2010 09:43

Morning everyone.......

goodluck today yellowtomato.will be thinking of you

I know this is my first pregnancy but i wont get a scan until i am 12-14weeks so my coping technique is just to think about all the babies that are born with no problems and if the GP/MW was worried they will do something earlier........i know that must be harder when you have already had a mc but my sister had a hard time getting her lovely daughter so i do know a little of the pain.
I too have very little symptoms but those that are there do make me feel a little different and that is good sign. As my mw said....be greatful you are not being sick, and i really am reading all these posts :)
In other words........instead of worrying about everything that could or might go wrong i am thinking about everything that is right and that does stop you concentrating on the negative. I have had 5 BFPs and still no period so YES i am pregnant and that makes me feel good
Sorry on the long post but i want to give some positive thoughts to everyone that is feeling so anxious.......

Wobblewatcher · 28/10/2010 09:54

Am seriously considering phoning in sick this weekend. I work on a psych unit. Help me make my mind up...

REASONS NOT TO GO

I feel very very tired

Am starting to feel very very sick

Tomorrow would be a 12 hour shift

My sickness level is very low at work

Some of my collegues are generally lazy and have a lot of time off sick for things like colds

My DD goes to nursery on a Friday and so I could spend all day in bed

yellowtomato · 28/10/2010 10:05

Thank you everyone for the good wishes....I am feeling a little sick but I think that is just nerves. I am going to try to do something other that be on MN to try and take my mind off it!

Wobble If you really don't feel up to it, don't go. I guess my only thought is if you don't go this weekend have you used up your 'sick' card and might have to struggle in to work when feeling worse? I think you need to listen to your body and do what feels right.

moomin they are good positive words. I read on MN elsewhere someone talking about being positive and saying that they wanted to enjoy every day of being pregnant and even if it didn't work out at least she had enjoyed those days rather than spend them stressing. Very wise words but so difficult to put in to practice!

CuppaMouldyBatBallsBrothJanice · 28/10/2010 10:07

Morning all!

Sounds like you're doing really well with the not smoking, 8rubbers, hopefully your cravings will continue to fade away. Do your friends and DP smoke? Hopefully they'll be supportive of you not smoking and not make it difficult for you.

For all those worrying about lack of symptoms, I didn't say this before, but when I compiled the stats list it was actually quite upsetting reading some of the posts from people who later miscarried. What I did notice was that most of them did have sickness and other symptoms, so please don't worry that feeling 'well' or 'normal' is a bad sign. It just means your body is coping well with your pregnancy, and it's early days for all of us - plenty of time to be heaving over the toilet in the forthcoming weeks!!!

Minione I'd second yellowtomato's suggestion of ringing the early pregnancy unit at your local hospital direct. The doctors there should be able to advise you about your chances of getting an early scan, which is important for your psychological wellbeing, if nothing else. If your local hospital is quite small, try a larger one in a nearby town until you get some joy.

Boobs don't stay sore for long, as far as I remember. I think it's a combination of hormone surges and rapid growth (which mine finally seem to be doing - yay!) which cause the discomfort. After the birth they'll probably be sore too - more rapid growth and milk coming in - but again this subsides as you either get used to breastfeeding, or choose to bottle feed so the milk supply disappears.

On the subject of boobs, I have a tip from my friend who expanded from a B cup to something ridiculous like a JJ - rub moisturiser into your boobs. She religiously moisturised her bump to avoid stretchmarks, but didn't think about moisturising her breasts. Guess where she got stretchmarks??

Best of luck to those having scans and mw appointments today.

Clarkiee · 28/10/2010 10:20

Right I'm gonna start moisturising daily (got enough random bottles and tubs of moisturiser in the bathroom cupboard) cheers cuppa had completely forgotten about that!

blimeythatwasquick · 28/10/2010 10:28

wow - Cuppa.... from a B to a JJ!!! I was a C to start with so quite happy about them getting a bit bigger but please not that big - if I had those and a big bump I'd be falling over on my face all time :o Great tip on the moisturising btw. and whoever (sorry rubbish memory) put the hotmilk tip up for bras - thanks, the bras on there look great and if I keep expanding at the current rate I'll definitely be buying some of those.

Good luck to everyone with scans etc. today :)

DeadBodyofKaraStarbuckThrace · 28/10/2010 10:33

Wobble - don't go, stay in bed! You need your rest!

moomin156 · 28/10/2010 10:36

wobble im with yellowtomato, if you genuinely dont feel able to then listen to your body and dont go but if you just cant be bothered then make the effort as you might need your 'sick card' later when you feel really unable to. I was worried about my shifts this week and once i was there i was fine

CuppaMouldyBatBallsBrothJanice · 28/10/2010 10:52

blimey yes, we were all a bit [henvy]! She's tiny too, size 8. She had a figure like Jordan! (without the troweled-on make-up and cage-fighter husband, obviously)

sasamaxx · 28/10/2010 11:00

karastarbuck - yep wierd dream-tastic just now.

Last night I had a very detailed dream that I was returning to work after 10 years maternity leave - to an old work from 3 workplaces ago that went bust anyway - wierd.

The night before, my dream was all about Eastenders. I was working out how best Kat and Alfie could make lots of money from the vic's opening night, and decising that they had it all wrong about the 'pint and burger tickets' - why on earth did they have to have a buffet and champagne for everyone when the ticket was only for pint and burger??
Anyway - v long drawn out dream working it all out for them lol.

I think your Ripley one wins though Wink

rubberduckies you're doing brilliantly - well done!!

wobble - I think you should maybe stay in bed as well - however if your sick record runs on a '3 illnesses in rolling year' type system, I would be tempted to ask for a doctor's line for a week to get some proper rest and ride out some of the worst symptoms.

Just got my booking appt through the post - 11th Nov. Seems ages away - I'll be 10+5 by then.

curiouselle · 28/10/2010 11:14

wobble I think if you can enjoy the time and use it to get some energy go for it - but if you lie there feeling guilty and worrying about using up sick time then try work - you can always leave if you feel rubbish?

yellowtomato good luck for today!

I have my very first Dr app in the morning letting them know I am pregnant, can anyone tell me what happens in that first app, anything or are you just 'put on the system'?
Such a newby I know Blush!

moomin156 · 28/10/2010 11:20

cuiouselle absolutely nothing happened to me at my Gp appointment. It went something like.....
" how can i help"
" Ive had a positive pregnancy test"
"oh right" "when was your last period"
" 5th September"
Well you need to book an appointment with th midwife at reception.
We will see you if there is any problems

So dont go with any big expectations LOL

curiouselle · 28/10/2010 11:26

Oh! Well thank you for letting me know moomin156 I have been a bit nervous about it! Seems like there is no point worrying, should I have just booked straight with the midwife then?
It is sooo weird how nearly every woman goes through pregnancy but it is succhhhh a massive scary amazing deal! wow little people! Smile

moomin156 · 28/10/2010 11:31

At my surgery i think you have to see the GP first but im not sure thats the case everywhere, like you i am a complete newby, but i did ask at reception when i phoned wether i needed a GP or midwife to start with and they said GP
Hopefully yours will be a better appontment LOL

curiouselle · 28/10/2010 11:32

Thank You moomin156 I will let you know tomorrow!

stargirl30 · 28/10/2010 11:44

Hi there, I haven't been on for ages but just thought I'd let you know I'm still here! I have a scan next week so will then know whether I'm staying with you June ladies or moving to the May group!
Hope you are all doing OK
stargirlx

CuppaMouldyBatBallsBrothJanice · 28/10/2010 11:54

Stay with us stargirl we're much cooler than the May lot!! [hwink]

My due date's May too, but I'm staying here - it's reassuring to be one of the first to do things. I should imagine it's quite frustrating to see the rest of your group have scans etc. when you've still got 4 weeks to wait!

IssyStark · 28/10/2010 11:56

early scans, for everyone who was asking. If they are for reassurance and you have no history of mc (or even one or two previous mc) then you are v. v. unlikely to get one of the NHS in most areas. I always went private after my second mc and could get a reassurance ('dating') scan for between £50-70 here in Southampton.

Going private will be a whole lot less stressful than trying to battle with the under-resourced NHS so will be psychologically a lot easier (I realise this is only if you can afford it). Believe me, I know what it s like to battle with synpathetic but ultimately unable to help medical staff!

Issy
(Grav 9 Para 1)

wonnaywombat · 28/10/2010 11:58

moomin and janice - what wise words you have. Thank you for adding some common sense to my whirlpool of emotions.

Apologies to those of you who are suffering from ms and reading this, but I've just been for lunch and they had lemon meringu pie on the desert buffet much to my huuuuuge delight - I have been hanging out for some since someone first mentioned it here about a week ago - seriously good Grin.

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Clarkiee · 28/10/2010 12:05

Been to MW appointment today but I'd not realised that I had a big form to fill out so she couldn't do much of it. I was really cross with myself and felt like I wanted to cry (pathetic I know, I've just been waiting ages for the appointment).
Booked my scan though which is the main thing I wanted to know. She also made me feel better about my total lack of ms. Have to go back next week so will have to tell a couple of my work colleagues so they can cover me.

Fed up and still bloody cold because the boiler is still not fixed (getting fixed today) [hsad]

CuppaMouldyBatBallsBrothJanice · 28/10/2010 12:19

Ooh, wombat - that reminds me I've still got three quarters of a lemon meringue pie in the fridge! My appetite always disappears when I'm scared so I haven't eaten much, but feeling a bit better today so I might have to raid the fridge!

IssyStark I think this baby might have been conceived in Southampton Blush - in a caravan, on the banks of the Solent!

Glad you managed to book your scan Clarkiee - next week will come around soon. I've got my next mw appt next week too - what is the form you have to fill out? I haven't been given one. Hope your boiler is easy to fix and you'll feel better when you're warm again!

moomin156 · 28/10/2010 12:26

Mine is definitely a holiday baby........nice hotel, next to the sea in sunny climates. Excellent food and far to much alcohol LOL

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