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!!

Hi Thereis...

Yes, this is our first, so we're both very nervous, and in a bit of shock! Hopefully the midwife appoint. on Thursday will help!

Welcome to all newbies. As you can see Thereisamum has snuck into pole position at the top of the table, good work!

Thereisamumwhonevergoesout - Expecting DC3 on 29th March
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
Bumpincharge - Expecting DC1 on April 6th
Bunnygirl80 - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Amayabuzzbee - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Magictorch - Expecting DC1 on April 8th
Could it be true - Expecting DC2 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
EssexWelsh - Expecting DC1 on ?? April
Bodice - Expecting DC1? on ?? April

Thanks for the reassurance Jessie, feel fine now and like a bit of a tit to be honest! Feel so sorry for DH who said this morning that he hopes I really am pregnant cos otherwise I'm turning into a lunatic for no reason. I reassures him that I definitely am (2 superdrug cheapies an a clear blue digi surely can't be wrong!) Never mind though, just watching old episodes of One Born Every Minute and weeping every time a baby is born!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Angel - any news from the docs yet?

pontouf - I have loads of One Born epidsodes on V+. Good thinking! Can't wait to go home and watch some now...

Hi everyone,

I watched OBEM last night, i normally love it, I had to turn the sound off

Nurse gave me a schedule, said she'd refer me to the hospital, and to wait for a midwife appt to come through - i'll have a book appt at 8-10 weeks, then a scan at 11-13 weeks.

I bought my pregnacare (3 fr 2 at Bllts, thanks for the tip!) and managed to resist buying babygrows and scratch mittens and any number of other impossibly tiny stuff in there!

Hello to everyone, lovely hearing all yor stories.

We are still in shock, poor husband has already been to see his boss and we need to move areas, as in a one bed flat currently and houses hoping to move closer to family.

We are seeing our parents in 2 weeks, so will tell them then, all being well.

Nurse said spotting is ok, anything heavier to let tem know. Another obsessive knicker-checker here, but none since this morning's spots. Finges, toes and evrything else crossed for all of us! X

P.s. I am officially 4 + 5, eeek!

Thanks Pontouf for adding us all, I'm due 11th April.

JessieEssex it's Queens, Romford, they have had some bad press, but believe it was all spun the look bad and it was other issues rather than nurse care the problem, they were brilliant with my mc in April, very attentive, quick and great after care and my SIL just delivered a healthy baby boy 5 weeks early as had placenta praevia but they acted brilliantly and both fine, so highly recommend!

On train back from Wales now, so will let you know what they say when I get there, I'm being such a pessimist this time around, very out of character for me! Angel crossing everything too

Welcome to the newbies! I would update my info but I have no idea about dates. The cb test said 3+ last week so that's 5 weeks, I reckon but my periods are erratic so I'm really waiting til I've been to the docs for them to tell me where I'm up to. This will be dc2 for us and I'm also 37 but it's 5 years since I was last pg and it all seems a bit of a blur and a very long time ago!

Thereisamumwhonevergoesout - Expecting DC3 on 29th March
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
Bumpincharge - Expecting DC1 on April 6th
Bunnygirl80 - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Amayabuzzbee - Expecting DC2 on 8th April
Magictorch - Expecting DC1 on April 8th
Could it be true - Expecting DC2 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 DC2 on ?? April
EssexWelsh - Expecting DC1 on ?? April
Bodice - Expecting DC1? on ?? April

Oh meant to add - I've got my obgyn appt next Thursday, so hopefully she'll tell me what's what then :)

My DD was due on the 12th April, she eventually put in an appearance on 23rd having been served an eviction notice

I refused to tell anyone but DH when my due date was last time to avoid all the 'have you had that baby yet?' I told them the baby would be born sometimes in April & she was!

Positive thoughts to anyone going through anxious times, my first pregnancy ended in an ectopic (May 2010) & know how horribly worrying pregnancy after a previous loss can be.

Hi everyone

well I've got my 3rd faint bfp, so its sinking in that I might actually be pregnant this time. Been TTC for 6 months, and twice I've gone 10+ days late without a BFP so I guess I'm having a hard time trusting the lines because they aren't totally in my face, but they are there. Stork should be bringing DC1 on April 12th :)

The tiredness is already kicking my ass. I normally don't sleep well or much, but if I'm not at work (and can indulge myself) I can't function without a nap. Either way I'm conked out when my head hits the pillow which is totally not me. I'm nauseous at least 80% of the time. I guess its a good thing thou, because without it I really WOULDN'T believe the line.

That's great news Mrs Twinks - congratulations!

Loving the stats list Pontouf, thank you!

Congratulations Mrs Twinks!

Hello ladies, and congratulations all round.

I got BFP (I think that's the right lingo) this morning - I'm shocked but delighted.

I am 33, and DH and I have been not not trying for about a year. We've always tested together, but I was so sure that this would be negative that I tested when he was out and had to give him the news over the phone at work. I honestly thought I was just ruling it out. I've been totally exhausted the last few days, and at first I thought I might be pregnant, as we've been on holiday and were at it loads nice and relaxed, but have been having very AF-like feelings last couple of days and thought I was just lazy/doing too much as usual.

I'm now having all the same 'what if' concerns as you ladies, so thought I'd join you all for a bit of mutual support on the journey.

Due date 15 April, midwife appt booked for 10 weeks and scan at 13 weeks.

My brain has gone. I ran a red light today. And also got the strange sensation my car was rolling back when i was sat at traffic lights when it wasn't. v wierd. Decided to keep my appointment at GPs. not sure if it is worth it but hey ho.

Wow there are going to be so many April babies! Congrats everyone!

I saw my GP this afternoon, he estimates 5 weeks and due 6th April.
We've told both sets of parents now (and my brother because he overheard my Mum!) but not planning on telling anyone else IRL until after 12 week scan.

Bit disheartened at the '20% of pregnancies end within the first trimester' talk from the Doctor, and I have to wait until the 31/8 to see a midwife. But he thinks my pre-BFP wine shouldn't be an issue, and neither should my strict vegetarian diet (which I won't be changing).

Big hugs to all - isn't it crazy having such a big secret to keep?!

Hello and congratulations to everyone. Can I join too please? I have a 2yo DD and (all being well) am due DC2 on 11th April.
I haven't called GP or midwife yet - I'm going to wait a week or so as I can't quite believe it!

edinfirst, likecandy, sneezy snatcher - congratulations! Likecandy, it's a horrible thought isn't it? Keeping everything crossed for all of us here :-)

Bodice, oh dear, hope GP may be of some help.

I feel like I've been floating around/foggy brain/very distracted for the last 24 hours!

I've been away on holiday for a week, and it seems this thread has got super super busy in my absence. We had a lovely time, but I would definitely not recommend flying while suffering morning (well, all day long) sickness. The smell of everyone's food on the plane had me feeling very very unwell.

Congratulations, and welcome to all the new bfps.

I've got my doctor's appointment this afternoon. I imagine it'll be quick and boring, just get my bloods done and obstetrician referral, but at leat I'll be officially pregnant

Hello all! Welcome and congratulations to all the newbies.

I was exhausted at work today by lunchtime. I don't remember it being like this the first time round, but I had a much less stressful job and a much shorter commute. I love my job but the next 8 months are going to be hard work. I told my boss last week, ostensibly for risk assessment reasons but also because he expects me to be sharp all the time and I'm not going to be. He was very nice about it (it wasn't a huge surprise, I have always been open about a potential DC2) and will cut me some slack and cover for me, apparently. We will wait and see...

I have been to the GP and my referral letter from the hospital has arrived. I have to phone 7 days after receiving the letter to arrange my booking in appointment at 8 weeks and then there is a scan arranged at between 11 and 13 weeks.

Anyone spotting, I had spotting at 4, 5, 7 and 9 weeks with DS. It was pink, purple and brown. I had an early scan at 9 weeks which showed a heartbeat and all was well. I know loads of people who spotted in early pregnancy with a good outcome so don't worry. I was told by my GP last time that unless there is pain with it it is usually nothing to worry about.

Essexwelsh, any news? Hope all is well.

Just got in from EPAU, long wait but they were very thorough, cervix closed and all looks normal but looks like I've got some sort of infection from the thrush family on my cervix causing the discharge and also a urine infection, so have antibiotics for both. Have early scan booked for 22nd Aug-counting down the minutes!! Also as mc'd before, doctor suggested taking 75mg of aspirin per day, as it may help and even if I wasn't going to mc it wouldn't do any harm, anyone else doing this or had it as a suggestion?

Sleeping better tonight

Hey ladies
Been having sort of period pains for the last 12 hours or so - is this normal? Things stretching? I can't remember what happened when I was pg with ds

That's great news Essex, and great reassurance upthread about spotting on prev pregnancies. Fingers crossed for 22nd August, yay!

I had a tiny bit more spotting this morning so keeping a close eye on things.

Re: period pain , i have had this since my period due day, hence why I was so shocked by my BFP, i thought i was coming on! My are like twinges, i've convinced myself it's my womb getting ready to make baby comfy, and stretching for pregnancy...but someone more knowledgeable may be along shortly?

I am 4 + 6 today

Thanks angel - congrats to you :)

I'm with angel on this one. I was so worried that my cramps were period pain, until I got accompanying pain around my (fairly recent) appendix scars. They're obviously having a harder time stretching out lol! It'll just be stretching with you too I'm sure

timeto and angel: I read in "what to expect when you're expecting" (or one of those books!) that feeling some slight crampiness is perfectly normal, there's a lot going on down there!

I actually woke up in pain last night in my stomach, but I'm 90% sure it was actually wind because I also felt that I needed to go to the loo, too. Apparently wind is very common, but I must admit I've never heard of it as a symptom (perhaps people are less likely to mention it than sickness?).

Essex - great news that the spotting is harmless.

I have GP appointment this afternoon, will be referred to maternity unit for next week (maybe even with scan!).