Jan 2013 club: "Oh, wow, it's positive!"

[blackcurrants]

So I POAS and oh, wow, it's positive!
From my online calculating, that puts the due date at Jan 20th, ish, 2013.

This will be my second, DS is currently 20 months old.

I'm so exciiiiiiiiiiited and I can't tell anyone yet! Also, I am looking for a new job and we're talking about buying a house. Crazy, moi?

Anyone else?

Ebay is great. You can get decent brands for a few pounds. Brands like Panache, Freya, Fantasie etc are good for bigger sizes (I am normally a 32E so I already know about these brands).

The one I just bought was second hand so super cheap, normally I'd only buy new bras but I figure it is only going to fit me for a few weeks the rate they are growing!

cheap so sorry to hear your news too. Hope you are taking time to look after yourself.

I am terrified of my boobs getting so big the eclipse the sun. At the moment I am currently a 36 G and I cannot believe that they are going to get even bigger. They are going to be bigger than my head soon .

On a more serious note, I am finding it very hard to sleep at the moment despite being exhuasted. As soon as my head hits the pillow I start worrying about getting to that magic 12 week mark then I fast froward to worries about the cost of childcare, how close I need to be to get into a decent school in my area and how the hell I am going to manage a stressful job and a baby! The bags under my eyes now have some luggage. Anyone else in this boat?

bugs I've lost a pound not much I know. I go from diarrhea to constipated. I can only manage small meals. I'm so tired as well. Really struggling today I want to sleep. I feel yuky to abit sick and headachey I'm also dead thirsty. My boobs haven't changed much they are just starting to be slightly sore.
Does anyone know if I can eat frozen scampi?

Can't see why scampi would be a problem. Any shellfish is ok from what I can see so long as it's cooked properly.

thats wot i thought my dp is always worring about these things!!!

Squealy I'm also not sleeping, then tired all day. I lie awake worrying so I don't think there is a physical cause.

My boobs are a torture to DP. He loves the way they look now but I can't bear for him to touch them.

Cartoon I go from feeling slightly sick to very hungry. Or both at the same time. And I'm drinking gallons of fizzy water.

Also having the glamorous digestive symptoms!

bugsy sorry to hear you are also riding the lack of sleep/exhaustion and worry roudabout. I hope it wil ease off a bit when I get to my scan.

On the DP/DH & the boobs front, the book I bought DH informs him that the boobs are (and I quote) "not for him right now but that a nice squeeze of the bum is allowed". I nearly wet myself laughing but he is adhering to this advice.

haha squealy wot book is this?

The book is "Pregnancy for Men - the Whole Nine Months" by Mark Woods. It covers all the sensible stuff they actually need to know BUT is written by a comedian so my DH can stand to read it. He was never going to read the nice pink serious Pregnancy Bible that is now sitting proudly on the bookshelf so there was just no point in hassling him to try and get him to do so.

He is actually reading (and he says enjoying) this book and keeps coming out with random things like the "bum not boob" statement and other gems like "yes I have been warned to expect you to be a bit of a lunatic for the time being but I have to be really nice to you anyway!". TBH I think he is pleased that he now know things like how long the first trimester is etc. what foods should be avoided etc.

I think my DP needs a book too. He seems to think I shouldn't be tired yet 'as the baby's only tiny'. Can anyone suggest anything nice and simple with pictures?

aha, x-posted. I'll have a look at it Squealy

Bugsy - my DH was coming out with that line too pre-book

Now I am being told to make sure I get enough rest on a daily basis and he corrected his best mate when he questioned why on earth I was pratically falling asleep on the couch around at theirs on the weekend as I was only just pregnant. The style of the book is a touch lads humour but seems to do the trick.

Cartoon - haha, it is a huge effort but to be fair i only go once a week!

Cupcake and Bugs - I hear you about the bra, i need an industrial sized boulder holder!

Btw, so I had to tell at least one female friend so told my BFF today - after a meeting ( ironically she's now also become a client of mine!), feel better that I have a gal pal to witter onto about sore boobs etc as well as everyone here!

oh and Squealy that book sounds greattt!! Am going to order a copy on Amazon pronto!

Hello all. I had a scan today and it looks like good news. The baby had grown and there is now a heartbeat. It now measures 8.1mm which puts me at 6 weeks 5 days.

My new EDD is 26th January.

Hope everyone else is well & thanks for all of your support over the last week

mrsbugsywugsy that's fantastic news

I'm getting my DH the book I think he'll like it.

I brought my first set of baby clothes yesterday had to do something to make it seem more real, was so excited to show DH but he wasn't happy wanted us to do it together that's me told then lol x

On the plus side had chance to look at the maternity ranges I need 16+

DP range in shop was rubbish
Marks couldn't find it !!
H&M was reasonably priced
New Look good selection cheap n some on sale
Mothercare fogey n expensive

Any other places

Thought I would update the list as I am too dazed to do anything else

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/2012
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 19/06/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/12
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 02/01/2013 scan TBA
Happyhow (26) %231 EDD 03/01/13 scan date TBA
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 3/1/2013 scan date 22/6/2013
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date 25/06/2012
Cockadoodledooo (35) DC3 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date TBA
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 06/01/13 Scan date 27/06/12
Norfolkinway (25) #1 EDD 09/01/13. Scan- TBC
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Godzookey (age??) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13 scan date 4/07/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13 Scan TBA
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13, scan TBC
Tinyeyes123 (30) dc1 edd 18/01/13 scan TBC
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 19/01/13 Scan TBA
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13, scan TBA
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 scan TBA
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 25/01/13, Scan TBC
Lazycoo (31) DC1 EDD 25/01/13 Scan 12/06/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan dateTBA
Mrsbugsywugsy (33) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan TBA
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan date TBA
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13, scan TBA
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13, next scan 11/06/2012
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13 scan TBA
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 31/01/13, scan date TBA

Hope I have got this right. Brug and Thinking you are now my due date buddies How are you today Brug?

Debenhams is good for smart/work clothes, but new look was always my fave. Asda has quite cheap stuff but not fantastic quality. Glad to hear your scan is good news! :)

bugsy that is such brilliant news!

boutiquemummy , clearly a lady after my own heart. I cannot wait to so some shopping but desperately resisting the urge.

On plus size materinity, I can add that (from current research):

Next do some nice stuff, reasonably priced (mostly online).

Simply Be have some OK stuff but a bit frumpy.

Loving New Looks stuff that is online.

I will try to resist maternity shopping for now. I am an apple shape and often wear tops which are loose on my belly, so hopefully I should be able to get away with it for a little while. I never throw away clothes and have some jeans from when I was a size bigger lurking in the back of my wardrobe.

I do however need to redecorate my spare room as a nursery

Squealy I've ordered the book too, Amazon are going to wonder what has caused the rush.

Fantastic news Bugsy! What a relief :)

Have added myself to the list

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/2012
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 19/06/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/12
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 02/01/2013 scan TBA
Happyhow (26) %231 EDD 03/01/13 scan date TBA
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 3/1/2013 scan date 22/6/2013
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date 25/06/2012
Cockadoodledooo (35) DC3 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date TBA
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 06/01/13 Scan date 27/06/12
Norfolkinway (25) #1 EDD 09/01/13. Scan- TBC
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Godzookey (age??) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13 scan date 4/07/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13 Scan TBA
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13, scan TBC
Tinyeyes123 (30) dc1 edd 18/01/13 scan TBC
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 19/01/13 Scan TBA
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13, scan TBA
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 scan TBA
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 25/01/13, Scan TBC
Lazycoo (31) DC1 EDD 25/01/13 Scan 12/06/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan dateTBA
Mrsbugsywugsy (33) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan TBA
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan date TBA
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13, scan TBA
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13, next scan 11/06/2012
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13 scan TBA
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 31/01/13, scan date TBA
Tugstonia (33) #1 EDD 18/01/13, scan date 09/07/2012

I wonder if I could convince Amazon to part with a small commission .

I am in a bit of pickle clothes wise. Pre-pregnancy I had been on a very strict pre-wedding diet [We just got married on 28th April] and so had chucked all my bigger clothes. My nice new clothes are now a bit snug around my bloated tummy! At the moment I am living in stretchy things but have limited smart work clothes that accomdate my gas bump. I wish I could say in good conscience that it was baby but I would be deluding myself!!

Do you have any friends who are slightly larger than you or have recently been pregnant? If so maybe you could beg / borrow a few things? Failing that, ebay and charity shops are your friends.

Ok I've added myself, though my dates might change once I've had the scan next week.
BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/2012
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 19/06/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 01/01/13 Scan date 21/06/12
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 02/01/2013 scan TBA
Happyhow (26) %231 EDD 03/01/13 scan date TBA
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 3/1/2013 scan date 22/6/2013
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date 25/06/2012
Cockadoodledooo (35) DC3 EDD 03/01/13 Scan date TBA
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 06/01/13 Scan date 27/06/12
Norfolkinway (25) #1 EDD 09/01/13. Scan- TBC
Octanegirl (34) DC1 EDD 13/01/13 Scan 11/06/12 (9 weeks)
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Godzookey (age??) DC1 EDD 14/01/13, scan TBC
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13 scan date 4/07/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13 Scan TBA
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13, scan TBC
Tinyeyes123 (30) dc1 edd 18/01/13 scan TBC
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 19/01/13 Scan TBA
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13, scan TBA
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 scan TBA
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 25/01/13, Scan TBC
Lazycoo (31) DC1 EDD 25/01/13 Scan 12/06/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan dateTBA
Mrsbugsywugsy (33) DC1 EDD 26/01/2013 scan TBA
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan date TBA
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13, scan TBA
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13, next scan 11/06/2012
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13 scan TBA
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 31/01/13, scan date TBA
Tugstonia (33) #1 EDD 18/01/13, scan date 09/07/2012

I'm doing ok at the moment. Only very slight spotting since the weekend. I'm hoping it's all fine and taking the view that there's nothing I can do right now anyway. Sickness has subsided but my breasts are still agony.

I've been having clothes quandaries too. It seems far too premature to buy anything specifically maternity but it's frustrating not being able to buy any nice new summer clothes either. I've also put on a bit of weight since last summer so some of the clothes I already have are a bit snug. I've managed to get a skirt and new top which are non-maternity but should work well over a small growing bump.