October 2012 - The pips are sprouting shoots and roots! Lots less puking lots more blooming. 2nd trimester here we come!!

[GizzyBoo]

Hope this will do ladies

Omg I have just realised I have work 6 days this week!!! The only plus side is that they're not all full days thank god,but 6 days is 6 days I have to pretend to be normal!!! OMG!!!!!

I spoke too soon earlier about feeling human,I peaked when I said that & felt like a bag of shit for the afternoon & had to go out anyway!! boohoo!!!

Pinpan your friend sounds like a wise woman we would do well to take that advise I feel :)

In other news have successfully cooked dinner without up chucking however,now feling really bloated as I think I eat too much (again!!)

Hope you're all having nice evenings & being looked after

Oh no Guccigirl, poor you! Does that mean that Sunday is your next proper day off?

MsInterpret yeah Sunday is my next full day off boo!! So am going to make sure I get looked after this week lol :)

Definitely.

We (at the moment) have a fat load of NO PLANS for this weekend, wahey!

Soooo nice to look at the calendar and see nothing for a change.

Aaaaah. I think I will just goggle over my scan pics from Thursday, fingers crossed!

hello all, lovely new thread! been trying to catch up on all the news after a busy week - and a weekend of feeling coldy/coughy combined with diy. reluctantly putting our 1 bed flat on the market - love it so much i don't want to sell and it'll be difficult to find anything bigger or with a garden in london. but better look now than in a year's time i guess.

i am with everyone feeling enormously bloated - don't think i've put on that much weight (don't have scales) but i definitely look huge in the evenings!!

loopyla great news on your scan :) and so nice to hear your family's reaction
pinpan congrats on the test results

can't wait til my scan on the 28th when i'll be 11+6 - i don't have strong symptoms so still resisting the urge to do another test...

ps: i was so engrossed in reading everyone's news i've let my tea go cold!! now to make another (camomile) brew and back to bed!

Hey guys,

Like the new thread!:)

Sorry i havent been arounf for a while - been a bit busy eating ;). ALL of the time.I'm 5f6 - Started at 7.7 stone and I'm now 9.7 - this cant be healthy right? Eek!

Also, I was wondering if anyone had been considering going privately? I have been thinking about it, mainly because I have previously suffered with two bouts of cervical cancer which have left things a bit weird down there! I wondered if I'd get more out of going privately. I'd appreciate anyones thoughts on this!

Third piece of news, my ex partner (baby's daddy) is definately that - an ex. I'm sad and disappointed but he made that decision and now I feel as though I just need to accept it and be as positive as I can.

However, seems like i'm the only one - family are very dissapproving that I am attempted this alone.

Okay, last question. Will we be able to see if its a boy or girl at our 12 weeks scans? Mine is next week - wednesday - and I am DESPERATE to know.

Thanks for reading all this gumphf.

Lots of love,

Emmie x

Emmie I admire your bravery I think it shows great strength,lord knows we're all going to need it whether we're on our or not.I'm sure your family will realise that you know your own mind & feel it's the best decision all round & will come out the other side & support you no matter what :)

Re 12 wk scan,I dont think you will know the sex at this one it is generally the 20 wk scan when you can find out though it's not always 100% certain!!

Hi Emmie
What has your GP said about your previous treatment and any difference it might make? My thinking is see how your treated and go from there,,
I don't think they can tell gender until the 18-20wk scan and then only if baby is obliging. My cousin was telling me at wkend about her friend who was told she was having a girl then when she gave birth it was a boy, big oops!! Pink nursery clothes bedding etc all had to be changed.

If I may be so bold as to put my two penneth even more, you have to do what is best for your health and well being and that of your baby. Does your ex want to be involved with his child? You should have the support of your family and friends so your not totally alone!

Hi Emmie
What has your GP said about your previous treatment and any difference it might make? My thinking is see how your treated and go from there,,
I don't think they can tell gender until the 18-20wk scan and then only if baby is obliging. My cousin was telling me at wkend about her friend who was told she was having a girl then when she gave birth it was a boy, big oops!! Pink nursery clothes bedding etc all had to be changed.

If I may be so bold as to put my two penneth even more, you have to do what is best for your health and well being and that of your baby. Does your ex want to be involved with his child? You should have the support of your family and friends so your not totally alone!

oops I managed to press post twice so it did!

Thanks so much Guccigirl79 and cakes82 for your responses.

In terms of my pervious cervical cancer issues - I have been advised that I will need a stitch not long after my 12 week scan. This advice was from my private gyane who then wrote to a private obsetatrician who whole heartedly agreed. I haven't been seen by the NHS at all yet. My first appointment is next week.

The money to go privately is going to be a bit hard to find but not totally out the question - especially if they are going to monitor me more closely. (Had a miscarridge last year which could have been due to weak cervix. Maybe wouldnt have happened if Id had some good advice?)

The ex partner I think does want involvement with his child. I guess I must be thankful for small mercies!

Afternoon ladies

I have had a major grump on so have stayed away. I think I have recovered now as I no longer feel like ripping every ones heads off

12 weeks today I feel like its my first official milestone this pregnancy. it all feels proper now even though I have yet to have my scan.
Scan is a week today. I have just booked my ferry tickets and a 3 nights in a hotel for hubby and I so it will be like a wee mini break too. It will be the first time in about 2 years we will be without all the children and away from home too!!

Every man and his dog now knows we are expecting thanks to the 3 rather over excited kids. We have had nothing but lovely comments so I feel so much better now.

I am still feeling like I have hit a brick wall most days by 3pm and would gladly be in bed by 7pm but thankfully the MS seems to have all but gone... YAY

Hope every one is well and is starting to see light at the end of the puking tunnel

Hey all.

Things aren't too great inthe bubble house

Feeling so low havnt been able to post. Wanted to let emmie know I too have had issues with cervical cancer an I'm having a scan next week to measure my cervix. That will show if I have enough left to support a pregnancy.

Fingers crossed that I won't and all will be well.

However. I've lost all symptoms and been having bad cramps since last night. Not sure if that's a bad sign or not

Thinking of you all and wishing you luck for your up coming 12 week scans

Awwwww Bubble Have a {{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}lovely...
I'm sorry you feel so rotten. How many weeks are you now?? About 11?? My symptoms started easing last week too. Its quite normal for them to lessen towards the end of the first trimester. Cramps could be stretching. I am having all sorts of twitches and twinges. Or bowels.....are you constipated??
I will be thinking of you and hope all goes well at your scan next week.
Be kind to yourself in the mean time

Dp left me last night. Said he didn't want to be with me anymore :-( we split in 2010 and got back together last year and now this again. I feel so lost and alone and scared.

I'm 11 + 3 now.

I'm just convinced I'm having a mc the pains are quite severe. And I'm so scared.

Oh sweetie

Have you got a friend or relative who can come keep you company for a while or even spend the night??
No wonder you are feeling worried and stressed.

If the pains are bad then I would give NHS direct a call. It might be best if you are seen by someone.

Is your partner having cold feet do you think??

Please call someone xxxxx

Bubblebell please call a friend or close family member for support, don't go through this alone. Also what Gizzy suggested is worth considering or your midwife if you've talked to one yet?

Please don't think you're alone, we're all here for you x

I'll check in a bit to see how you are or if you've posted again. Big hugs

Thank you girls.

I don't know what it is. I think so. 2010 was an awful year. Cancer and a mc caused by hospital error. I went a bit dolally and I think he's just worried about that. He means well, he is stubborn and a little immature.
I feel like a failure. My mum knows and my best friend. My best friend asked to come but I'm trying to hold it together for the boys. I don't want them to know that something's wrong just yet.

I have got an upset stomach. Maybe the cramps are that. I just feel like such a failure and can't face anyone in RL

I'm hoping he will come back and tell me it will all be ok.
That my bean is ok and we can put this down to hormones

I've wanted this baby so much and now all this happens.

Do you think he will if I give him space? But what if he does it again. Its not fair on the kids to come and go like this.

My mum says sod him and that I've got her. Friend says he will be back.

Bubble - so sorry to hear your news. Your cramps could definitely be connected to your upset tummy.

I would try and get an early night - you will be able to deal with things better after a good sleep.

I hope your DP will come back to you too and that this is all just a glitch in your relationship.

Its good that you have yourbest friend and mum's support. Perhaps you should let your friend come and stay so that you are not having to deal with this on your own?

Bubblebell you are NOT a failure. To have to go through what you did last year and still be who you are today shows what a STRONG person you really are. You went a bit 'doolally', which frankly is understandable with what you went through. People have done far, far worse under much less stressful situations so do not judge yourself on what happened during just one episode of your life.

Give yourself a break, make a and try not to over think too much about your relationship. If you can't sleep, lie down and maybe put on a silly film or two so at least you're a bit more relaxed.

Remember, you're an amazing person in your own right, you've got your friend, your Mum & us. Take care & let us know how you are in the morning.

Bubblebell. Thank you so much for taking the time to post to me even when you are feeling so down.

I do hope everything is all okay. It might be worth getting it checked out - I had a similar experience (bad pains but also a bit of bleeding) I went to A&E where they did a scan and luckily all is well.

And of course I can sympathise on both the cancer front, and the missing partner!

You will be fine - whatever happens with your partner, things will work out absolutely fine. Please dont worry yourself about it all too much (easier said than done I realise)

I am sitting here in my bed feeling alone too - but it sounds as if you have an awesome mum and a good friend. So keep going as best as you can.

Emmie xxx

ps do let me know on the cervix measuring thing. My appointment is next thursday, but they seem to think a stitch is for definate.

x

Hi all

I've been reading all posts just don't really know what to say, Emmie and Bubble I think you are both brave and strong people, keep your chin up and we are all here if you need us xxxx

I'm off for my combined scan today and trying not to think about the Cvs test tomorrow but quite daunting!

Hope everyone is feeling ok today xx