The Knicker-Checking Boobs-a-Swelling Carb-Craving Christmas and New Year Shaggers - all aboard the Sept 2012 Baby Bus!

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1,000 posts into the very popular September 2012 thread, here's a new one, for knicker checking, boob prodding, toilet rushing, oh and eating the entire contents of the fridge or McDonalds

Here's to our tiny beans and all the lovely ladies lost along the way.

Full steam ahead to booking in and positive scans aplenty.

Not been around for a few days so catching up on this ever-busy thread!

teaforthree so sorry to hear of your loss, thats truly rubbish. I had a MC last September, slightly earlier at 6 weeks but still horrid and upsetting. Heres lots of sympathy, xx

Latest from me is that I went to the docs this morning to make it 'official' !! Am seeing the MW on 20th Feb and was told my scan should be in the next 3-5 weeks or so. I'm 8+1.

Symptoms wise, definitely have a thicker waist and bloated tum and heavier boobs - must weigh about a stone heavier (though not weighing myself to find out!!). Am eating like a horse too - anyone else? I've actually had 2 lunches today - soup at 11am then beans on toast on 1pm??!! Feel like a right bloater....

So sorry to hear your news threefortea I hope you can find some comfort in your DD at present and wish you all the best for the future xx

sassle my stomach has been like that for weeks. Every time I'm lying down and cough I pull a stomach muscle low down. I would say absolutely nothing to worry about tbh.

For everyone worrying about symptoms going yes they will do that. Apparently the placenta starts to take over hormone production weeks 8-12 so symptoms will start to disappear. Also hormonal, emotional breakdowns and alternate psycho urges should start to go - good news for my OH.

I'm sure I've been impossible to live with Fell out with him last night because he told his bro and sil about the preg by text without telling me he was going to. I'm finding it a bit hard coming to terms with the pregnancy as I know how under consultant care I will be for the next load of months and the amount of running up and down to hospital I will need to do. It stresses me out thinking about it, but I know my mood will all change once I see the first scan so just want to keep it to myself until then.

Anyway back to tending my very sick and coughing, puking ds. I'm predicting no sleep for me over the next week.

I'm 9+3. I am so tired it's unreal. My poor ds2 aged 26 months is bored stiff!

I daren't tell anyone about this pgy. For some reason, I am not at all optimistic about it. I think it's because I realise how fragile pgy can be by reading about the women on here who have mc'd.

MW booking in on Wed. Then I guess I'll get a scan appointment.

I could not do this again what with the nausea, the fatigue and the worry.

Hello,

I wondered if there was room for me? This is literally the first time I have ever posted anything on any forum but having read through this and the older thread I am feeling inspired!

According to BabyBump I am 8+3 and due on 15/09/12 (although I suspect it is a little later than that!) Its our first one and we were only trying for four weeks - Eeeek!

Symptoms so far have included bloated tummy, terrible sleep patterns and ridiculous clumsiness! I am also eating for about twenty I think!

It is so lovely to have people to tell as I am bursting to tell everyone!

Could I join in pls? Due 13/9/2012 my DS1 is 11months! So can understand WinkyWinkola I feel the same, how could I go through this again so soon? Somehow, if it is meant to be it will happen or so I try to believe. I'm exhausted, nausea... or rather, someone punching me in the stomach ... can't wait till these first three months are over. Hard to take care of oneself when there is an energetic baby around...got MW appt this week. Hope everyone is keeping well and feeling less nausea!

Welcome newbies

Threefortea I'm so sorry. Despite the logical side of the brain saying what's meant to be and this wasn't the right time etc..I know it must be so hard to see that when you're so full of emotions. I wish you lots of love in coping with it all xx

I've had my re-scan confirmed for 6pm on Thursday...fingers crossed kidney bean has grown.

Had my booking appointment this afternoon. And I'm so chuffed that I weight exactly then same as I did at my booking appointment when I was expecting DD. Thought I was at least a couple of kilo's heavier. I certainly look in worse shape - all that 'relaxed muscle'... I'm low risk again this time, so maybe I'll get a water birth this time. I'm booked in at Good Hope in Sutton Coldfield thi time. Last time I went to George Eliot in Nuneaton, and it was ok but not fab.

littlecherublegs I'm just a day behind you, and I'm starving too! Especially in the evenings when the ms is at it's worst. Sainsbury's man just came so now we have lots of lovely fruit. I've already devoured a load of strawberries and intend to eat at least half a melon when DD's in bed.

Thank you so much for the messages, has really meant a lot. Will have scan tomorrow am to confirm and so will be moving on to the next step.
So good luck dorita and ethel and others waiting for scans and hopefully good news. Look after each other xxx

Evening all, I have created a seperate stats list which I hope the link for is below...... Have added myself and thought it would be a good way to catch up with newbies!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1400856-The-Knicker-Checking-Boobs-a-Swelling-Carb-Craving-Christmas-and-New-Year-Shaggers-the-Sept-2012-Stats-Only

Hi loup,

There is already a separate stats thread up and running. It is imaginatively titled Sept 2012-stats! (I can say that as I set it up)

ThreeForTea - gutted for you. Had really hoped we'd lose no other ladies on this thread. Scary when you're so far on too. Fingers crossed for your scan tomorrow. I had an ERPC last time, it was completely painless, no recovery really either; it's all so sad though.

am and Brettles - welcome to you both -highs and lows on here as you can see. Welcome to the journey!

threefortea I am so sorry to hear your news, it must have been such a shock for you. I think we're about the same, I'm 10 weeks + 2 days and feel like I'm almost safe so I can't bear to think how you're feeling, I am so sorry and hope that you're getting lots of support.

To everyone who's feeling less symptoms, I am too. My boobs are still sore to the squeeze(!) and my tummy is definitely growing but I still feel nervous that it means something bad. My friend told me it's very normal at around 10 weeks, I noticed it last week that I feel less tired and not sick anymore but it is a little scary.

I've been ill all week with a horrible cold, have been coughing until I've pulled muscles in my tummy which has worried me and haven't taken anything for it as wasn't sure I could. Am starting to feel a bit better but it's been a horrible 5 days! Back to work tomorrow.....

Wishing you all speedy, healthy and positive weeks.

Xxx

Threefortea I am so sorry Be gentle on yourself in the coming weeks xx

Welcome Am and Brettles

A little less sick today, only 3 times today which feels like a miracle!

Threefortea I'm really very sorry. I'm afraid I can't advise on the process as by all account mine have been unusual ones, but I hope it is over quickly and quietly for you and you can find some space to grieve. I'm sorry.

Thali34 It's not always the case that there's something wrong with the baby, the post-mortem on my DS showed he was a perfectly healthy baby with no problems at all other than my body kicking him out. I'm high risk to kick out other perfectly healthy babies too.

I'm still in, as far as I know, feeling a little sick this afternoon but oh my - the hip pain. OW OW OW OW.

Threefortea, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I was also really hoping there would be no more losses :( I hope you find some peace amid the turmoil.

On my side... I'm 7 weeks now and nipples are killing!! Touch of nausea but nothing serious. Also feeling those pulls/pinches in lower abdomen when moving, as described by others.

Also I have never been so ravenous in my entire life. Never. My usual brekkie of porridge and tea now feels like I've thrown some bits of paper into a roaring furnace. By 9am I am STARVING all over again, as if I've just woken up and had nothing all night. All I want is piles of burgers and mounds of chips slathered in mayonnaise! (mmmmmm salivating now)

Good scan last Friday, bean is measuring 2ish days smaller than expected according to LMP due date, but heartbeat's there and all seems well, Dr was v pleased and seems confident. Feeling grateful, and hopeful that this last stretch of the 1st trimester will be without incident.

Fx for all. :)

oikopolis and madmonkeys Im so glad its not just me who is ravenous!! Last night I had a HUGE tea of steak sandwich and chips - and was still hungry afterwards!! Took control though and made myself have a yoghurt and nothing else, otherwise this could get out of hand!!!!!

Just wanted to say to all those (including myself) that are having 'bad feelings' about things, that this is completely normal and they are not 'bad' feelings, they are natural feelings of worry and anxiety that undoubtedly come with being pregnant, esp. if its your first time. So many questions and thoughts - are these symptoms normal? Should my boobs be this big? Should I feel this sick / sicker? Why am I feeling tired / not feeling more tired? What does the little bean look like? What should it look like? Oh, if only we could see it!!

And we're bound to have thoughts about what if something goes wrong during the pregnancy / birth? What if there is something wrong with the baby? Again, this is normal and completely understandable! Being pregnant is a massive deal and its human nature - and maternal instinct - to worry about the precious bundle of joy, at every stage! Though we just need to remember that the chances are that everything will be absolutely fine; the odds are in our favour and nature is amazing!! So, try to relax and enjoy this wonderful time!!

(pep talk over!!)

Oh no, i feel soooooo sick today. I've got visitors coming for the day, goodness knows how I'm going to pretend to be ok! Guess I'll blame my cough for my lack of sparkle. As long as I don't throw up. Bleughhh. Hope my acupressure bands come soon and that they work. Moan over!

Fish and chips for tea tonight - Looking forward to it already despite the nausea.

Sorry ethelred obviously missed your stats will find it now and add myself! Hope you are keeping well.

I've gone the other way and haven't been hungry at all. My healthy eating consisted of chocolate chip cookies, crisps and an egg mayonnaise and onion baguette yesterday. Was running around after sick ds all day though so didn't have the time to force myself to make and eat proper meals. I'll stock up on some healthier options when the fruit and veg van is round today (far nicer and fresher than the supermarket fruit and veg).

just got back from finally having my booking appointment with the midwife, appt was meant to be 11.30, had to take DS with me, too early for him to eat dinner beforehand, but they were running v late and i felt so bad, we didn't get out of the surgery till 1 - and he should have had his dinner by 1 and be dropped off at the nursery by 1....so he was very confused about it all. Good news is that we now have a scan date, 21st Feb. Just got to keep everything crossed that the scan goes ok and everything is where it should be/right size etc.

Also discussed birth options and sounds like they will support an ELCS if i decide thats what i want to do, after everything that happened with DS's birth. Got to see a consultant anyhow re the pregnancy at least once so can discuss all options with him again at some point.

Off to devour my dinner now, as in the time i've typed this, hopefully it should have cooled down enough for me to eat!

threefortea I'm so sorry, I crossed posted with you and only just realised. So sorry for you, sending lots of positive vibes for next time. x

Had my booking appointment today. All fine but I am definitely going to be transferred to special unit in Oxford which is a complete PITA and I wish I could avoid going but perhaps it will help to put my mind at rest? Who knows. I have my booking appointment and 1st scan booked for next Thursday. Am terrified that something will be wrong and I will be so far from home without DP to hold my hand because it would mean him taking the whole day off work. Wonder if I can persuade my sister to come. Her DS will be in nursery but perhaps she can juggle something?

I have just been very very naughty. DH is bringing fish and chips for us at about 7pm...and I just couldn't wait so I've just had a baked potato. That's just being a pig, isn't it? It's carbs carbs carbs for me at the mo. And lots of fruit and veggies too

MM I've been scoffing toast at 5:30pm every day, when dinner will be on the table at 7pm. You Are Not Alone.

oikopolis that's reassuring! Just don't mention anything to Dh, will you?!

Threefortea sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself and like others, I hope you find the space to grieve. When we had what we assume was a chemical in July, we listened to Paloma Faith a lot- there's some sad stuff on there and it was really cathartic, helped us cry (DH doesn't cry). Hope you feel better soon.

In my neck of the woods, I am ANGRY ANGRY ANGRY because I had my booking-in appt, and although the midwife is lovely and chatty, and she said I'm low-risk, because of my BMI, which she has at 40 on account of her scales weighing me as half a stone heavier than in RL, she says I have to be referred to a consultant, and I won't be able to give birth in the midwife led unit like I wanted... because I'm OBESE!
OK, I know I'm not skinny. I'm a well-upholstered hourglass (to the tune of 16 stone). Unfortunately I'm only 5'3", so naturally this means I'm going to explode or something. Not happy. But I really wish I hadn't looked at all the options and decided what I wanted before I found out I don't even HAVE any options. So no water birth, no relaxed environment, no aromatherapy. Grump.
Incidentally, on my wii fit, it thinks the ideal weight for my height would be 8 and a half stone. With my frame, if I weighed this I would be dead. If I was 12 stone, that would put me at the top end of the overweight category, rather than obese.
Now I'm sorely tempted to up my exercise and eat the most healthily I ever have in my life just to see if I can drop some weight (healthily of course, I don't do faddy diets) and stick 2 fingers up at them.

I can't help thinking that the thing that is going to cause problems with this pregnancy isn't me or my weight at all, it will be medical interference which causes me stress and worry, which I'll pass on to Peanut.

Why can't they just leave me alone!???!!?!

Hopefully I'll get to see this consultant and they won't be bothered at all, and send me away laughing (you never know). My stamina is fine, I'm perfectly healthy, I'm just a bit overweight. It's not even around my stomach, its on my boobs, legs and bum. My sister has a completely different body shape to me, with just an epic pair of boobs, and she still weighs about 11 stone. I know it's an old chestnut, but I honestly do think it's just our genes...

I'm trying to be sensible and understand that all that is important is that Peanut is ok and in the best place, but I'm just really frustrated.