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

HeyMicky that sounds completely normal to me. Booking with midwife is usually 8-10 weeks and very often this is the first contact you will have with a HCP unless you have a previous history of problems/complications.

Docs tend not to recheck results of HPT's any more as they are so accurate. I wasn't retested with either of my previous 3 (though that was some time ago).

Anyhow is anyone else completely knackered?? I have managed a quick tidy up, put some washing out and cleaned the chooks and I am now ready for a nap! I am going to have to draw up a rota for the kids I think lol

Hi Gizzyboo, Finally and everyon else

My friend reccomended going for an early private scan to put our minds at rest - i'm thinking it's a good idea and will be looking into it very soon.

I work in an office next to our practice nurse so can ask her any questions I need, she says I don't need to do anything/let doctor know until 8-10 weeks. In a way I want to do this earlier but know they won't be bothered until that time or if i'd had more than two mc's .

I'm struggling to concentrate today and keep grining inanely, at least i'm in office on my own today.

As for booking in it's a bit different here as we have to be refered to a midwife on the 'outside'. Military doctors don't have them...

Thanks Gizzyboo I am also shattered. Trying to figure out a way to nap at work. Thankfully, no other DCs to look after. Also insanely emotional, cried at TV last night, on tube this morning and on phone to Dr just now :S

KP I am doing the stoopid grinning to myself business too. Well when I'm not yawning I am anyway
I tested again this morning....just to be sure Line was still there!

Micky I'm glad I'm not the only one. I sobbed at Call the Midwife when I watched it last night. And I just txt hubby to tell him what clever testicles he had I am turning in to a sap!!

Gizzyboo your text to hubby really made me laugh!

I've been teary today, I've told a dear friend (I know I shouldn't) she's had 4 mcs and is now a very healthy 12 weeks with dc - I just cried laughed and snotted everywhere when she told me todayout!

Seriously considered sleeping on my desk this afternoon. Am I crazy or is anyone else on constant pant watch?? tmi

todayout = today

Hey all! How are you all?

gizzy I'm still laughing at your text to dh kids looked at me like I'm a nutter.

Still feeling rough but u suppose that's inevitable and I'm hoping it means my bean is nice and sticky x

Hi! I got my BFP yesterday, was very excited but am now feeling a little bit apprehensive in case things go wrong. I need to be positive! EDD 10th October.

DP and I have been trying for six months, still can't really believe it.

I've had three days of very light spotting, then one day off, and it's just started again. I've got gentle cramps and am also having the pain like having tiny needles jabbed in you. Other symptoms include a tummy that is all acidy (yes that is a real word :) ) and yes, I'm a bit windy.

Hi Winnie, Dee and Festie!

Hi Disco!

No symptoms here yet except (and this is very weird for me), I feel a bit bloated and am not that bothered about food at the moment. I clearly have too much time on my hands so had a look back at the ante-natal thread I was on for my last pregnancy to track when my morning sickness started and it was at four weeks after conception so I've probably got about a week to go. This is just as well as I'm away with friends this weekend and don't want to be miserable and sicky.

Evening all

Welcome to all the new BFP's eek its all exciting!!!!

Well im feeling much better today and have been eating normally thank goodness. I lost 1kilo from being ill! its kind of good as I was trying to loose a little weight before I got my BFP!

I also went back to work today, surrounded by the lovely little children who probably gave me the bug in the first place! lol! Perk of the job, we encourage sharing so why not share our germs too!!

Anyway I hope everyone else is doing well and feeling ok x

Has anyone contacted their doctors/midwife yet?

Evening all. I phoned my Dr's surgery today to register with the midwife but was told I have to go and see my Dr first who will then refer me to the midwife. The receptionist also said that the first appointment with the midwife usually takes place week 9 - so it sounds very similar to the rest of you.

I went for an early scan for my first baby and it really helped settle my nerves, knowing it was ok. This time round I am trying to convince myself to hold out till the 12 week scan but I know it is going to be difficult. I do have an Angel Sounds Doppler which can pick up the baby's heartbeat from 10 weeks so may just stick with using that.

Gizzyboo I'm absolutely shattered too! Going to be heading off to bed soon am soooo tired

Hello Everyone!

Woo its been busy! Congratulations to Bubble bell, Gizzboo, KPT,Discolite Wow!

Finally Thank you for the reassurance, my DH is slightly confused by my stress at being pregnant so its good to know I?m not alone! And I cannot wait for the ?la la hormones? Bring em on!

KPT So sorry to hear about your miscarriage, really wishing you loads of luck!

Everything with me very similar to what you are all reporting. I went to the docs yesterday and was kinda let down by it! I don?t get anything until I get my scan at 12-14 weeks, doc just checked my blood pressure and listened to my heart, checked I was on vitamins and sent me away! I feel a bit like I really need some kind of NHS confirmation of being pregnant! He gave me an estimated due date of 3rd October, I still think that?s out but need to wait to the scan to be sure.

I am finally feeling slightly better, the nauseous feeling has almost gone. We told close family last night and for some reason I was terrified about my parents reaction. Didn?t need to worry, they were overjoyed. My mum I expected to get emotional but my Dad was practically jumping for joy! So that?s really made a difference to how I am feeling, I slept better last night and actually feel slightly excited!

In other symptoms I am completely shattered all the bloody time and also getting quite sharp pains in my abdomen, doctor said this was the baby (well he used some fancy word) burrowing in and getting comfy? Does anyone know how long this pain bit lasts for?

I am majorly on pant watch its almost like I still don?t believe it and keep expecting my period!

That?s me off to bed soon, hope everyone is good so pleased to have this wee group for support!

Good morning all...
Well I fell asleep at 9...that is unheard of!
I have work today (only work 2 days a week) and am struggling to get going.
I think I am going to be needing the sick bucket any day now :(

weeSooty you must feel so much better knowing you have that support. I am a little worried about telling both sides of my family. It has been a long time since we did the baby thing and are a bit older now and I really don't think they will approve of us starting again! Must keep reminding myself I AM A FULLY GROWN ADULT AND THIS WAS MY CHOICE!!! :)

Another on pant watch here too Might just pee on another stick today, just for fun likes :o:o

Wow, lots of new BFPs!!! Congratulations!! ?

gizzy your text really made me laugh too!!

I also am suffering from obsessive pant watch!! Aren't we all funny-grown women inspecting their pants every time they go to the toilet (almost all the time)

I've not been to the docs yet- I also had an early mc in Aug so wanted to wait a bit just to make sure before going, think I'm going to call them at the end of this week and get an appt for next week.

The only symptoms I seem to have are giant humungously sore boob that I'm sure have plans to take over the world, and being knackered all the time... Kind of enjoying it though on a strange way and being grateful of every day I get closer to 12 weeks!!!!

I do have two boobs btw just in case you're wondering!!!

Good Morning Ladies, heres hoping our not feeling to great equals everything is as it should be

Babybrain I know I shouldn't laugh at the thought of one giant boob, but it did make me titter....

Still pant watching

Gizzyboo I wanted to pee on a stick today (for fun) but Morisons didn?t have the clearblue one I wanted! Grrr! Will need to try and get one tomorrow. I know its ridiculous but I just want to check?
I?m sure your family will be fine, babies are good things! How old are your other children?

I finally managed to speak to my little brother today, he is living abroad at the moment and was overjoyed to hear he will be an uncle, he?s going to try to get home for when the baby is born, which is great!

Pant watching continuing as normal here Am having a bit of a stressy time at work so just trying really hard to think calm thoughts, just want this 12 weeks to be over already! Although no doubt will continue to worry right through!

Hope everyone had a good day!

I have literally just peed on a stick, as soon as I came in the door

No nausea, no sore boobs, cramps have gone - probably actually brilliant news, really, but no idea about what's going on in there and a bit worried about lack of symptoms

Morning ladies....

Clock watched until 2:30am so am utterly shattered. Could really do without this being my other work day!

WeeSooty my other kids are 9, 13 and almost 15! the middle one (my daughter) is going to be beside herself when we tell her. Its really hard keeping it from her at the minute. None of them knew we were trying and only last she was asking why we couldn't produce a wee baby sister/brother for her :o

As well as being tired today I also feel decidedly periody. Crampy, tearful and have achy back and groin pain. I'm not looking forward to a full day on my feet!

How is everyone this morning??

x

last week

Morning All you lovely ladies,

Gizzy you must be completely shattered, can't you develop a tummy bug and go home to lay down?

I'm resisting the urge to curl up under my desk. I also feel sick but the sick you feel when excited or nervous .

Has anyone else developed quite bad wind or is it just me?

Really pleased to hear about all your BFPs

Just checking in again really, cos haven't posted for a while. Been reading when I can.

The tiredness now seems more overwhelming and I am trying to get dd (3.7) and ds (1.9) to realise mummy can't do everything immediately!!! Wish me luck with that!? Not sure about you all but it's so hard to describe to others. Have told dh to try to treat like I've got an awful hangover and/or I'm about 80 years old :)

Yesterday it really hit me and I realised that without loads of energy, looking after the dcs seems like such a difficult job. We are watching a DVD today

Still really pleased though...and worried of course.

Must phone docs...right I'm off to do that now.

Hope all continues to go well everyone.

Morning all

Nothing new to report here. We've not told any of our family yet. I found out I was pregnant two days after my brother and sister-in-law had a miscarriage and it just hasn't seemed to right to announce it. I think we are going to try and wait until after the first scan. It's so difficult though as last time I was pregnant we told our mums the very next day.

KPT083 you are not alone on the wind front - I am super bloated I darent move at work in case I parp!

Gizzy, I had lots of cramps and backache yesterday and was on the verge of panicking-lots of pant inspections! All seems to have calmed down today though thank god

We've got quite a large gap between ours too. Dd is 8 and ds is 10. This will be DPs first though.

Good luck with the not doing things immediately mummee!!!

Have you got your symptoms back yet hey mickey?

I'm still just really tired-not feeling too sick yet.

Actually dead on my feet! Thank goodness I thought to put dinner in the slow cooker before I left this morning.

Babybrain I have done exactly that today so thanks for your reassurance....i'm thinking it might just be that I have been on my feet an awful lot this week so general achyness......and a wee bit of paranoia!

KP my bowels are a law unto themselves right now!

Should we start a stats list???

I shall start.....add yourselves on x

GizzyBoo - dc4 - Edd 2nd Oct