Early poas-er seeks other December 2012 due dates

[StrawberrytallCAKE]

I've just had the official confirmation from my digital clearblue test after many a faint line. I have calculated my due date as 5th December and conception started with a curry, how much information am I supposed to share? Boobs aren't sore yet, just a bit bigger. Have had a horrific cold/flu/sore throat for a week and I am very very irrational.

Anyone else out there?

Hello again. Am stressing out a bit this evening coz as well as seeing baby's heartbeat this morning (yay) I was also told that I have a bicornuate (i.e. heart shaped) uterus (not so yay). Have been doing some googling and it sounds like miscarriage risk is much higher, particularly in second term. Sonographer said I would be classed as high risk and would be allocated a consultant as well as a mw but it's all a bit scary and doing my head in...
I see my mw for the first time on Tuesday so hopefully she'll calm me down, but I'm a bit in shock to be honest. So some good news, some not so good news. Eek!

I've lost track after missing a couple of days. Hope everyone is well, and hi and congratulations to anyone who's joined since I last looked!

I'm still feeling fairly well. bit sick feeling this morning, but I didn't eat till past my normal starting time and I think it was mostly that. Still eating vast quantities but still (luckily) wanting nice healthy stuff. And it all seems to taste better than usual!

Having a bit of a panic about feeling all irritable with boyfriend. I'm putting this down to hormones because all he's done is fail to be psychic and I can't really blame him for that. I still think he should have gotten up and made me breakfast though, even if it is my house not his and I didn't tell him I'd like it if he did.....

My dsis had a baby at the end of January the day after the year of the Dragon started and I told her about how it's the best year to have a baby having no idea I would manage to get pregnant in the same year. So apparently we are all going to have very lucky little babies (fingers firmly crossed).

Shangers did you say you live in China? Out of interest (obv don't answer if you don't want to) will you be doing a period of confinement after the birth? I'm so interested in confinement and would love to try it to some degree myself.

Quick hello to everyone before I go to bed. Welcome all the newbies. I'm 6+3 still with no symptoms except tiredness and slightly sore (but noticeably bigger) breasts.

Sorry I need to rant. Dh is generally pretty good at helping out, being protective etc but am so tonight. He does have a bit of a habit of 'showing off' when we are in the company of friends and tonight he made a meal for me and another couple. I have been working all day and asked him to do 2 bits of housework which haven't been done, he was pretty drunk when I got home at 5.30pm and served up dinner about 8pm-dinner was salad, potatoes and Mexican stuffed pork. Have felt sick all day and struggled to eat it really so pushed it round my plate and didnt make a big deal. Dh then proceeds to tell me I am rude for not eating it and a complete waster etc then when one of our guests started to collect plates to put in the kitchen he piped up and told them not to touch them, that I would clear up after dinner as I was clearly so rude at not eating it this obviously put me in a bad mood for the rest if the night and despite trying desperately not to show it for fear of makibg our guests feel uncomfortable he still now accused of being hormonal etc. what a shit night, was really looking forward to quality time with friends and he has just spoiled it. He has since been upstairs and quietly apologised for being mean but am sick of it. It's not the first time it's happened-don't get me wrong we generally get on well but I find him an absolute twat when he's had a few and this thought is made much worse when I'm sober

Sorry for such a long rant, have just come to bed so angry

Oh Chloe, that sounds like an awful night. I hope your fella has apologised properly and that you feel a bit better this morning. I think with pregnancy it is really hard for blokes to understand what we're going through so your chap probably didn't twig it was ms that put you off your food. And if he'd had a few drinks then I'm sure that explains (but doesn't excuse) his over-reaction. He'll probably feel awful about it today, but it might be worth thanking him for the lovely meal he cooked and explaining that the reason you couldn't eat it was due to the ms and you couldn't say anything in front of your friends. I'm sure if you explain it to him in the cold light of day when he's sober he'll realise he was being mean and will treat you better next time. Fingers crossed! xxxx

Hey, just checking in after a quite a few days' absence - was in denial as still no symptoms, but they're now starting to make their presence felt - sickness, fatigue and food aversions. And peeing in the middle of the night, just as DS has started reliably sleeping through .

Only four weeks until the scan now I guess. Then I will not be able to deny it any more :)

Rant away, Chloe! Hopefully, he'll be even more apologetic in the morning.

Chloe, hope you got a massive apology for his behaviour.

Congratulations to everyone on here!

I've been quietly reading this all week and finally decided to post. I've been doing early tests this week and had 4 positives (faint then getting really strong). Today my period is due and I don't have it. :-)
EDD is 30 December (based on LMP).

We just got married last month and it's our first one. Sooo excited!!

Would people recommend paying for an early scan? I've found some private clinics and it's about £100, some from 5 weeks (done internally) or 7 weeks (normal ultrasound). I just want to make sure it really exists and is ok!! DH thinks it's a waste of time as the NHS one is just a few weeks later.

Oh dear chloe, mine becomes a twat under alcohol and does disappearing tricks till 5am when supposed to be simply having a couple for last orders (screwing up Sunday plans). This happened when I was about 5 weeks and I was devastated.

Good that he realised he was mean, hopefully he will massively make it up to you. I've been describing the symptoms as 'an undulating hangover with grated nipples.' DH seems to get that.

They're not great at seeing others point of view esp after alch - I've had to broach the subject when we're calm and happy and sober to point out how much his twat alch behaviour makes me sad esp when we have stuff planned - this has gone on occasionally for years but has slowly got tonnes better ( he claimed that last time was reaction to the bpf news which I think it was) and we now arrange the odd wkend he is allowed to be a twat.

I've also found he needs to odd testosterone evening of watching 'police and soldier shit' to dilute all the oestrogen.

He's actually a clever bloke ( not painted a great picture!)

Hope you have a nice day today xx

Congratlations Naomi on both bfp and marriage! And welcome too!

I was dithering about the early scan for peace of mind (mind not v peaceful often!) But the mw did point out that they are a snap shot of what is happening now, and couldn't predict the following few weeks so it doesn't really help the worry. This helped me be a little more patient but the wait is excruciating and its a totally personal thing - I would very much imagine that those who have had a mc would want to (i probably would be more inclined) and may get offered one but this is my first ever pregnancy so I'm happy now (gritted teeth) to wait. If you do go ahead, id wait till the later option when you might see a heartbeat or it may worry you more. I also decided for me I'd probably worry anyway even after a scan until the 12 wk mark!

I'm 8 + 4 and have found sharing symptoms (or major lack of) a good way to ease worry!

I also try to think of spending the cash on a better pram!

Totally personal choice though xxxx

Ps I've never had any sort of bleeding so worry is basic worry x

Congratulations Naomi! I thought about getting an early scan as I had a MC last year, but when I really thought about it I decided I'd much rather wait the couple of extra weeks for my 12 week (when I'm really busy anyway so the time will hopefully fly) and instead get the private scan more around the 30 week mark. Not run it past DP yet, but generally if it's not going to bankrupt us and it makes me happy he'll go with it.

Can I join in here? There's no january thread, and I could end up with a December baby given edd: 1/1/13!

Got a v faint bfp at 8dpo, now 12dpo and line is v strong. Morning sickness is horrendous, and is all day sickness :( actually threw up twice at 7dpo. Already a v different pregnancy to dc1's: v little nausea with them!

Hoping beanie sticks, going to talk to midwife this week, hopefully as I've been doing a fairly intense exercise regime and not sure I'm allowed to continue.

Morning ladies...looks like its time to set up a new thread god we got thro this one quick enough! Lol

chloe I hope your dh gave you an apology for his appalling behaviour I would have gone nuts if mine did that to me.

yikes yey on seek the heartbeat fingers crossed everything continues to go ok xx

Welcome newbies.

Well I was out last night with dh db and dsil and it was a fab night not been out in ages so really ended it. Came home and caught up with the voice...my head was busting by the end of it...didn't enjoy it. Sorry for TMI but me and dh DTD this morning and I had the tiniest tinge of brown/red afterwards I know it can be normal but now my head is going crazy with thoughts and worry not sure whether to contact my EPU tomorrow and ask for a scan, MW on fri advised hat if I have worry they wil give me an early scan but not sure what to do xx

Naomi congrats, a wedding and a BFP. Wow!

Chloe Hope you got a huge apology, you really deserve it.

Yikes I've only vaguely heard of that, I'm sure the midwife will be able to explain more and I'm sure they'll keep a really close eye on you. Is this your first?

Bunty Congrats, I love your name

I felt really sick at my nephew's party yesterday, I was standing at the buffet table thinking, there is nothing here I want to eat. I managed to choke down a few crisps for appearances sake. DH was really pleased I had to drive, he and DB had 4 beers before 4pm The beer burps were a little hard to take, but not as bad as the smoothie ones the morning.

Laura hope your okay and not stressing too much, as you say it is normal after DTD. If there's still the tinge there tomorrow give your midwife a call just for reassurance, she should be happy to put your mind at rest b

Kate, I'd have switched with you for beer burps I'm loving the smell of alcohol at the minute. Dp came home with boozy breath the other day and it was so nice. I nearly put my face in his glass when he opened a
Cider. Tasted nasty though so another 8 months boozers shouldn't be too hard.

Thanks everyone xx

Clarella and MyDayDream - thank you, that's really helpful. There are so many extra things we could buy, I think I've decided it's best to ration it to what's most important. I would still worry all the time even if I had an early scan!

Bunty - congratulations!
I'm also worried about exercising. I usually do kettle bell workouts, running and yoga. I keep thinking that I'll damage it though, haven't ventured near the kettlebells since I got the BFP! From what I've read it's fine to do what your body is already used to and just take it a bit easier (not getting to max heart rate, not too overheated etc). I'm still running, but have read mixed things about yoga - eg twisting not good. Does anyone know? I really want to keep fit to try and have the best chances of an easier birth. Bit optimistic probably i know!!

I am still doing the gym, have given Zumba a miss though as lots of twisting in that too. Will start doing pregnancy yoga from 12 weeks. I am hoping to keep doing the gym as long as possible as I feel more in control of that, as in I can take it easy, stop when I need to etc.

I feel absolutely knackered today. I slept really badly last night. Had horrid dreams when I did sleep. Feel like the waking dead today.

I'm running, although I'm not pushing myself speed-wise. I'm also riding, but again I'm not pushing it, I'm just hacking out in walk and trot. I have read that you're not meant to ride at all, in case of falling, but my horse is very safe and like I say, I'm keeping it slow. Yes, accidents can happen, but I could also get run over whilst out shopping....

I figure that as long as I feel up to it, I'm better off using this time to remain active and keep fit. I'm sure before long I'll be too sick, so I'll knock it off then if I don't feel up to it.

I was fully intending to do my normal mile swim this afternoon but I'm coming down with a stinker of a cold so will give it a miss. Next week

Ladies this thread is filling up quick!
This thread is already set up shall we just jump on board, It was set up before this thread was started
Due in December 2012 - here we go!!!!!
Hope to see you all there!!!

everyone has told me to keep up with all the exercise you could usually do, and that it's the best thing you could possibly do for a healthy pregnancy and strong, straightforward delivery, and just basically tone it down if you find yourself getting tired during a run/workout, and make sure you don't overheat.

Of course as the maximum amount of exercise I do is walking the dog for ages and rushing around after my toddler, I am not exactly a paragon of virtue - but truly, you don't need to stop exercising.

Last time I was PG I'd already miscarried and was soooo careful - like, I stopped drinking tea while trying to conceive. This time, I did a bit of research into how much caffeine I can have, and am drinking a small cup of tea a day... yay!
You only really need to cut out all booze (and any illegal drugs, obv). Exercise isn't going to do anything, the tiny little things are in one of the safest spaces in the world!

I'm knackered and DS has a cold, poor love, so has been waking a bit in the night. DH is doing all the resettling, bless him, but it's meant for a grumpy currants household this weekend! And for no reason I can explain this morning I had a steak for breakfast. On it's own. God it was delicious!
I want to be all smug about how I've not had any real ms yet, but last time it didn't kick in until weeks 7 or 8, so I've got a few weeks to go until I can really embrace my smuggery! See you all in the new thread :)