April 2013... under starters orders

[herhonesty]

so tested positive on thursday am for a due date of ... 1st april.... anyone else? early days yet but after 2 years of trying for no. 2 i am very excited!!

essexwelsh it does sound like implantation bleeding and quite possibly nothing out of the ordinary, but if it is still there tomorrow make an appointment with your gp see if you get some advice.

magictorch congratilations wow 7 years!
Welcome to all the other new people, I'm reeling rather rubbish today, supposed to be going to a baby shower this afternoon but that is generally when the sickness hits, I'm not ready for people in RL to know yet so i think I'll have to give it a miss. Stay home and clean instead, going away tomorrow for a few days so hopefully that will take my mind of the sickness.
Hope everyone is well this morning

Thanks ladies, hopefully settled down a bit, still traces, but very little, I am rapidly joining the obsessive knicker checking club

Home in Wales without DP, so being completely looked after, only Mum knows, so a day of Olympics, Sunday lunch and sitting on the sofa planned. Today I am pregnant and happy.

Hope everyone having equally lovely Sundays!

I've just had the biggest urge for Danish pastry or buttered ice finger, it's too early for craving right?

wishful and amaya .. Congratulations ladies!

Just had a quick scroll through the thread to find names from the hoping for Bfp threads and happily found yours. Delighted for you!

Thanks ted! Dh and myself are being decidedly cautious in our excitement this time, which is a shame. Come on little baby- stick around please!!! How are you? Havent 'seen' you in a while! X

giddypants unfortunately that's a craving I have, pregnant or not! I am, however, eating like a horse at the moment- just hungry all the time!

Questions:

• is smoked salmon ok? Ive read a lot of conflicting advice on various websites.
• does anyone have any sickness yet? When can I expect that to start?

X

Me again with another question. I took the clear blue test yesterday which came up 3+ weeks, first time I used it and thought this meant weeks pregnant but it actually means weeks since ovulation making me at least 6 weeks?! I assumed I was only 4 weeks as last month had a week of brown discharge before period due, took an early test and BFN, then period came, heavy red, so didn't retest, now thinking what if I am 8 weeks, feel even more horrific of what I ate/drank over last month when I could have known!!

Any thoughts or experiences of clear blue tests?

EssexWessex I also did a clear blue digital today & got '3 weeks plus' this means three weeks since conception i.e at least. 5 weeks pregnant by traditional dating.

I have to admit I won't be changing my diet at all except for reducing my alcohol intake to 1-2 units a week & cutting down caffeine. I didn't with DD. Most women don't on the continent. I generally run into the greatest hazards to the baby at work, a bit of pâté pales into insignificance!

wishful some women get sickness almost immediately, you may be lucky and get none. It can occur at any point in pregnancy,not necessarily just the first few months.

Hi everyone, I am new here. Hoping I will be lucky enough to be one of your gang! I had a withdrawl bleed two months ago from the pill and kept getting negative pregnancy tests when I was initially late. Did a clear blue pregnacy test last monday which said I was 2-3 weeks. I must have ovulated very late. Then after a fair bit of spotting I did one on the thursday which said I was 1-2 weeks. I thought that was it, my hCG levels must be dropping, and I must be losing it. Despair all week! Did one today and it's back up to 2-3 weeks. So not giving up hope. Feeling much more positive today but I hate this waiting game. I am hoping that these clear blue tests are just very inaccurate and I am just very early. Anyone else experienced fluctuations with pregnancy tests?

On a lighter notes. I look like I've had a boob job at the moment!

Hi everyone, congrats to all.

My there are a lot of us aren't there - how exciting!

Just to say, Essex, I spotted until about 14 weeks with my DD, never lots and always bright. I kept in touch with the midwife/gp and they monitored me, I had an early scan (9 weeks) and all was fine. My DD is now a very healthy and happy 8.5 year old, so try not to panic, which is easier said than done.

Bodice are you testing at different times of the day? Just thinking that the HCG levels are at their highest in the morning, so if you are testing then and again in the afternoon, you may get different levels/readings? (that is my uneducated guess)

I have had a lovely day with DP. We had a bit of a wobble early last week, mainly due to the shock of it all happening so early. Well, he came over last night and we went through our budget/plans and I explained a little about what he can expect pregnancy and baby wise. He seemed to relax. I then went to see his family, had a fab day with them, big hugs all around. I am actually so happy right now, I could cry.

Who said about their belly feeling bloated? I am the same - I know it's not the baby (as somebody mentioned that the uterus doesn't come forward until 12 weeks) but it is extra fluid. If I don't start going down soon I may have to invest in stretchy pants, I don't like having anything pressing on me - could by psychosomatic though!?

Don't even get me started on the boobs. I'm already a GG cup.....

Here's to a great week - hope you are all feeling well

I did do the first two tests in the afternoon/evening - I couldn't wait! so hoping I can put it down to that. Gonna get my bloods checked with midwives in EPAU this week maybe to get a clearer picture.

I feel a bit bloated too. Seem to notice my seatbelt across the front more. But just can't get over my boobs! Its not that they are bigger just firmer and more pert. Wish that they would stay like that!

Has anyone made an an appointment with their GP to get referred? I made one for tomorrow when but thinking of cancelling it till I am further along.

I've tried to get an appointment with my GP but can't. I'm taking some meds and I need to check what's what with the effect on pregnancy.

I'm going in tomorrow to the emergency clinic, I feel a fraud but having spoken to the receptionist it's what she advised.

I assume he will refer me to the midwife at that point but no idea when I will get my first appointment with her?

I can't remember with DD, I remember going but can't remember at what stage.

Good look with your bloods, hopefully it is just down to the late testing. Sounds like you have similar symptoms to me - the pert (if not ginormous) boobs, which are sore, and being aware of my stomach/not liking anything pressing on it.

Why can't you get a GP appointment? I thought that was how you got referred? Seems strange.

Good luck in the clinic tommorrow xxxx

Heres to the waiting game x

Hi everyone

Can i join? My period was due ast Wednesday, i had a very bloody wee one morning, then just small amounts of blood when wiping, no PG symptoms at all.

Bough cheap Sainsbos test yesterday to rule out pg, I couldn't believe it when a cross started to show!

I was so convinced it would be a rule out test that I hadn't even told H i was doing it, he was a bit surprised when I ran out of the bathroom, shoved it in his face and said 'oh my god, do you see a cross?!'

After a cry and a sit down, we drove to a pharmacy and bought 2 more types, we tested again and it seems we are pregnant!

I'm 30, married just over a year, were planning to TTC after christmas

We are very happy, not slept much though! Planning on getting some folic acid ASAP and phoning GP this morning.

I've a tiny bit of blood this morning but hope to have no more.

EDD 10th April!

Congrats to a of us!

Congrats Angel fingers crossed spotting subsides sure everything will be fine!

Morning all, thought I'd just update the stats. I've tried to get everyone on with the right details but if there are any mistakes/anyone I've missed please let me know!

Herhonesty - Expecting DC2 on 1st April
DamnitDamnit - Expecting DC3 on 1st April
Novia - Expecting DC1 on April 1st
Circusgirl - Expecting DC1? on 1st? April
Pontouf - Expecting DC2 on 2nd April
funkymonkey1983 - Expecting DC2 on 3rd April
flosshilde - Expecting DC2 on 3rd April
Josie81 - Expecting DC2 on 3rd April
Giddypants - Expecting DC2 on April 3rd
Frootloopz - Expecting DC1 on 4th April
AussiemummyTo1 - Expecting DC2 on 4th April
Doingakatereddy - Expecting DC2 on 5th April
Scouseandproud - Expecting DC2 on 6th April
BonaDea - Expecting DC1 on 6th April
JessieEssex - Expecting DC2 on April 6th
Toobreathless - Expecting DC2 on April 6th
Bunnygirl80 - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Amayabuzzbee - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Magictorch - Expecting DC1 on April 8th
Angeltattoo - Expecting DC1 on April 10th
Miarosemum - Expecting DC2 on 12th April
LikeCandy - Expecting DC1 on 12th April
Anfaniae - Expecting DC1? on 13th April
Wishfulthinking1 - Expecting DC1 on 17th April
Timetomoveon - Expecting DC1? on ?? April
Coulditbetrue - Expecting DC2 on ?? April
EssexWelsh - Expecting DC1 on ?? April
Bodice - Expecting DC1? on ?? April

How's everyone doing today. I'm afraid I have turned into a hormonal lunatic. I burst into tears this morning because I couldn't find one of DS's shoes and we were running late for nursery! In my defence I am absolutely full of cold, suffering with my asthma and feeling knackered and nauseous, but still! Have ended up not going into work because I was just a snivelling wreck! I am a grown woman and have a responsible job and now I just feel ridiculous! Please tell me other people are this pathetic?!

Morning everyone-
Welcome angel - hope the spotting stops for you soon.

Well, I'm 5+1 today- still feeling v apprehensive about the next couple of weeks, but just going to try to take one day at a time. I caved and have downloaded a load of of pg apps, but the book is staying firmly in dh's wardrobe for now!

Have a good day all x

Thanks everyone

Just at drs now, they made me an appointment for this morning, then I'm off to buy vitamins.

More spotting this morning, i'll resolutely only reading the articles that say this is normal

No other symptoms here yet except some cramps and (possibly imagined) boob twinges!

Morning everyone! Congratulations angel! Good luck at the Dr's.

First - my EDD is 8th April

Bodice I can't get an appointment in under 3 weeks with my GP's - nightmare! So saying, I have woken up this morning feeling awful and not gone to the emergency clinic.

I was being smug yesterday, felt great and thinking that I may have an easy ride with morning sickness this time round. Well, I'm sat here feeling a little queasy to say the least. I have managed to eat some breakfast though so I'll see how I go.

Hi all, just wanted to add my name to the April pool.

We finally hit the jackpot after 2 years of trying, we'd had a round of blood tests etc about a month ago and were about to go back for the results when I realised I was 4 days late. Did a sneaky test when I got home from work (it was the anniversary of my MIL's passing so didn't want to mention anything just in case) 2 lloyds tests later and I'm running down the stairs and waving them under DH's nose!

His first response was 'How?' then 'are you sure?'
We headed out and got a couple more tests and they still showed pregnant!
I managed to get an emergency appointment with our doc the next day and she was lovely, and happy that it had worked :)
I have my first midwife appointment this week, and will be 6weeks today.

We've told immediate family only, not going to mention to anyone else until after the scan as I'm 37 so we're a bit nervous about things going wrong. We can't wait to tell people though!

I had a little bit of indigestion for a couple of days, now just a lot of burping, and I feel like I constantly need the toilet!

We're due around the 6th April. Can't wait!

Hi Everyone :)

Can I join in too please? I am 6wks+3 with DC3. Feeling very nervous as am 36 now and will be 37 by the due date of 29th March. Am cheating a little by jumping on this thread, but the March 2013 ladies are so far ahead of me that I feel like an underachiever on there.

DS is 7 and DD is 4. Was sick as a dog during both pregnancies so guessing I will have similar this time. Although so far I have no sickness which is worrying in itself. I never really worried during the other pregnancies, but then I was a lot younger.

DH is still getting used to the idea. He totally didn't want another DC and it took me over 2 years to talk him round. He seems to be vaguely aware of the fact that I?m pregnant, but doesn?t really ask me anything about it. Not even asked me due date! He?s still his normal cheerful self though so either he is in denial or is completely on board with the idea. Who knows how men think?

Was/am a bit concerned about lack of symptoms but did feel very exhausted yesterday afternoon and evening despite having had enough sleep. Have a bloated tummy which I have to hold in when in public.

Went to see GP a couple of weeks ago and she was lovely. No references to risk of mc or anything. Lovely lady. Have been referred for an 8 week appointment at my local surestart clinic on Aug 16th. Don?t remember having any appointments until 12/13 weeks with the other DCs so not sure what goes on at an 8 week one. Any experiences?

Bumpincharge Is this your first? Share your worries about being an ?older? mum but there seems to be a lot of celebs who have babies into their early 40s so if they can do it we can!

damnit Another one who is expecting DC3! waves

pontouf I was in floods of tears at a very cheesy TV programme on Friday night. Then yesterday we went to the in laws for lunch and I was a stroppy b*tch all day. I could feel myself acting like Kevin the Teenager but couldn't snap out of it...

We got home and I was all tearful and embarrassed and told my DH to ring them and apologise and explain that I'm pg! They were overjoyed but my MIL said 'I didn't notice any different' - does that mean i'm like this all the time or was it all in my head...?!

We weren't planning to tell them yet because of my previous mc, but it was the only way to get over the guilt!

I've started to feel a little bit sick today (5+3) but not very much (like when you feel sick with nerves). Enough for me to want to snack all the time though!

Hope everyone who has worries gets good news soon.

Hi all and congratulations to the new joiners!

angeltattoo - I'm the same some very mild crampiness and (possibly imagined) boob tenderness. Nothing else!

I'm 5 +3 now, and most symptoms are supposed to kick in at 6 weeks ish so I'm guessing it's just a matter of time. Bodice - I also did a clear blue digital and you are right. If it said 3+ that means 5+ in doctor's money. Just think, though, you've done at least 5 weeks out of 40 already...

As I'm type 1 diabetic, I get to have all my appointments early - GP tomorrow, nurse Thursday, midwife, consultant and dietician next Tuesday. I should also get an early scan next week or the week after. It is pretty sh!tty being diabetic, and is going to make the pregnancy a hard slog, but one good thing is the early scan and all the medical attention!

Can't get my first docs appt til a week Weds but explained my concerns and they gave me phone number of local EPAU who answered immediately and were lovely and told me to go direct, do heading back to Essex from Swansea and going to hospital tonight, fingers crossed all ok, my concerns have just been my higher weeks on clear blue plus spotting which is getting worse not better but still just on wiping. Goodness time goes slowly when you are courting down 40 weeks

Essex, poor you - I hope all is well. Glad that the EPAU were lovely - which hospital will you go to? The EPAU at Harlow is fab.

Just rang my GP to book my first apppointment, expecting to get one in a few weeks, but they had just had a cancellation on Wednesday morning - yay! - at 7am - ouch...