Oct 2012 - the first pips

[Winnie81]

Just got my BFP so I'm starting this off!

Let the growing of small pips begin!!

Phone app says due date 2nd October!

Welcome to all x

Shreddies are seeing me through, with an occasional diversion to crunchy nut cornflakes. What I really want is kellogg's branflakes, but they seem to be impossible to find in NZ!

Oooo, Shreddies.

Had fab day with only bearable bloating and have just wrecked it with 3!! slices of chocolate orange that was my valentine pressie. 3 slices!!! my tummy is like a ballon

gizzy how did it go with the midwife?

Balloon belly and I are off to bed in a huff.

Maybe the rest of the Choc orange will make you feel better???
I ordered DH, 'No Chocolate' for V Day. Regretting it now. Lost 6 lbs since Christmas and trying to be very careful to gain weight during pregnancy as I do struggle with it (being a short arse).. MMMM chocolate.... I had some dried Mango, and it was an ok substitute (who am I kidding).

Hi all, mind if I join??

Just found out i'm expecting dc4. Slight oops as I'd only just decided last month that actually, 3 was enough! Seems someone has other ideas.

Currently feeling terrible and this time round eating doesn't help. MW has given me a due date of 6 oct but I expect that to change after scan - I have a long cycle which she didn't seem interested in. But at least I got the date for my scan next month - woohoo!

Mmm sooty I'm v jealous I lurvvvvveee chocolate orange mmm I'm thinking if I get any cravings (more than usual) in gonna reach for the Terry's! Lol

Even though me and dh had a take away curry tonight I could eat much but now I'm lying in bed starving! Gosh it's annoying wish I had one slice of choc orange at the very least!

Sorry long bit coming up!

I spoke to a specialist foetal nurse from the hospital today and she is organising a dating scan for me in the next couple of weeks. She is also the person who is organising the combined scan and the cvs test.

I had a few questions for her whilst on the phone and I'm now feeling a bit more nervous than perhaps I was before.

1. The cvs is likely to happen when I'm 12 weeks but if for some reason my placenta is on the back wall then I may have to wait till 15/16 weeks.
2. The results are likely to take upto 2 weeks do potentially 14 or 18 weeks preg.
3. If the worst happens and there is a positive result and we choose to end preg, they can only give oral drugs for this and don't do anything under general so id have to go through some of the motions ( have no idea what this may be like as not had to do this before)

I know that the benefits of having the tests (to make sure all is well) totally outweigh not having tests but I'm still scared and shitting it really. In my logical mind there is nothing I can do and what will be will be but it's always there at the back of my mind. I don't really wanna think about it and will cross that bridge when the time is right but I needed to share my feelings with others who most likely can understand or know someone who has gone through anything remotely similar.

Oh my goodness so sorry for longest post ever!! I am and will remain positive and I'm also v excited too donuts a whole mixture and roller coaster of emotions right now xx

Hi All,

Not too good with the calculations but I'm pretty sure I'm due in October :o
6+1 today Had a scan on Monday after a bit of a scare, but am assured that all is well!
Hope everyone had a lovely Valentines day x

Morning all. pinpan got shreddies in my head but they made me feel sicker

everything makes me feel sick except percy pigs - and I wouldn't normally eat percy pigs when I already feel sick, but DH brought me some home so I forced one down to say thanks, and instantly felt better. wtf??? I grazed on a pack yesterday and didn't feel sick all day. Now I've run out and feel awful. Seriously, wtf?!

I've also had a minor op which involved quite a few stitches which aren't out for 2 weeks. I can't find a single comfortable position to sleep in, which isn't helping my general sleeping problems. My brain goes at 100 miles an hour and I constantly feel anxious. It's very tiring.

Hi moredeadlier, if you're 6+1 we have the same due date!

So amazing, having a date makes it seem really real! October 9th sigh

[floats off on happy cloud]

Hi all, quick update from me-I seem to be able to manage the level of nausea at the moment, but have woken up this morning with the worst headache ever. Typical as I'm off work today anyway ?.

I'm 7 weeks today!! Yay feels like more that that though for some reason... My boobs are continuing to expand, much to dps delight!!!

Still waiting for my first midwife appt to come through... Hope they haven't forgotten about me!!

It does seem like youre going through a bit of a tough time winnie hope everything goes ok for you and you get good results.

Winnie massive hugs. It seems like you have a lot on your plate right now. I don't envy you that at all. I really hope everything works out well for you. We are all here any time you need to talk

Weesooty the midwife went well I think. Its all a bit boggling as to what tests to go for. The fact that most of them cant be done here and I would have to go over to Glasgow for them factors in too. Had a talk with hubby last night and think we are going to go for the NT scan though. Then take it from there.
I am seeing GP next week along with the midwife for a wee scan!! I have no idea what for. She said it was a dating scan so they can be sure to send me to the mainland at the right time but I'm not sure how accurate the dating is at 8 weeks! I will also have bloods taken and weight, BP and urine checked.

I mentioned wanting to stay on the island to give birth and she said they would do a number of risk assessments through pregnancy and then let me know nearer the time if I was "allowed"....this got my back up slightly

Welcome aboard MoreDeadlier and congratulations on your BFP

Thanks ladies, its nice to be able to share feelings etc on here.

The reason for us having a CVS test is because my son Toby had a rare genetic syndrome that has no cure and is fatal. Toby spent his 2 years 9 months having a happy life although he was severly disabled and development was very limited. He could smile though, and when he did he lit up the world

Me and DH are carriers of this syndrome called "Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome" and have a 1 in 4 chance each preg of having a child with the syndrome.

The test results will take upto 2 weeks due to the detail of the information needed (I think they have to grow the sample taken).

The lady said yesterday that they cant do terminations under general anasthetic after 13 weeks I would have only oral medication if we chose to end the preg.

I know that they will test for some other more common syndromes etc but if the main test is positive then me and DH have decided that we couldnt continue with preg. As hard as it will be, I know that its probably the best thing as it wouldnt be fair to bring a child into this life like that.

Im just gonna cross my fingers and hope that all goes well. Im holding off being extra extra excited due to this hanging over us but I will remain positive. As I said earlier that I cant do anything until the test results so im trying not to worry!!!

I hope everyone else is well today. I think I may stop at the shop for choc orange on my way home!! lol

Oh winnie how unbearable. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you. It's the same numbers for the likelihood of early MC, isn't it - well done you for obviously dealing so well with such an extraordinarily tough situation

Awwww Winnie what a difficult situation for you and OH to be in but what a great attitude you have.
Will keep you in my thoughts

I don't know what to do about the kids. DD asked me yesterday if I was pregnant and I panicked and said no! Its tricky hiding the sickness and tiredness from observant teenagers!

6+2 today! Nausea but no sickness, does that mean I'll escape it??

Anyone else here have hypothyroidism? I've been referred to obstetrics as I'm apparently "high risk" and may get extra scans in the later stages, I think. In the meantime they're just monitoring my blood.

Really sorry to hear about chunky I hope you're ok.

Can I jump in and say hi? I am 7 weeks today with DC3 and excited and terrified! DD1 is 4 and DD2 is 20 months and this pregnancy was unexpected but very welcome!

winnie thinking of you, hope all goes well

Hi Mouse Don't count your chickens just yet I am 7+1 today and only started the actual puking over the last 3 days!

Anyone else feeling completely loved up with their OH??
We have been together for 17 years and got over the slushy stuff a very long time ago but my hormones have gone in to overdrive and I can't quite believe just how much I love him I have to tell him all the time and have him near me or holding my hand....I have been missing him while he's at work ffs!!!

I need to get a grip

Hi Mohara Congratulations and welcome
How are you feeling?

Gizzy that's so sweet. Not the same for me, I have been feeling knackered and hence snappy. He still loves me though :) and luckily me sleep is returning. Slept well last few nights.

Winnie - sorry, I don't know enough to you offer you any advice. But, it sounds like you are already asking the right questions. My thoughts and positive vibes are with you and your family.

I don't have any symptoms yet (5+2) - apart from lack of sleep, but that's not unusual. Would like a few 'minor' ones next week, (not involving puking please God), for reassurance.

Congratulations ladies!

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself here, but ive just had 2 [embarrassed]bfps! I'm only 11dpo so will test again in a couple of days tomorrow. Hoping to join you properly in a few days .

thunderbolt, I know how you feel. I'm stopping myself getting too excited about the pregnancy at all. The unknown sucks. Hope you feel better soon x

Hi all,

First baby - due 12th Oct ... we'd been trying since May and i'd just found out i have PCOS, had a scan and said i wouldn't ovulate last month so had blood tests as well, just went to see Dr on Monday with the results and he was quote 'surprised' as my progesterone levels were 27 and not the required 30 ... total miracle baby we'd prayed into exisitence!

Boobs are sore and massive and already have morning sickness - just so grateful to be preggers!!!

Nice to meet you all :)