January 2014 - Start the new year off with a pop

[MissMedusa]

Any one else hoping for a 2014 baby?

I'm hesitantly dipping my baby toe in the pool after having a mc last October. I'm 4+2 today with my first and hoping and praying this one sticks.

Here's to 2014!

Chocoloulou I too gave up my zumba class which I did with friends, which luckily is over 45 mins drive away, so I was able to use the excuse that I couldn't afford the petrol at the moment, so I was going to give it up for a few months. This is also quite true, as the petrol plus class fee was around £15 a week, which I could really do with right now.

Pod - I too am paranoid about exercising in this first trimester "just in case". If something were to go wrong, I just don't want to be thinking "was it because I overdid the exercise" or whatever. I do realise this is slightly crazy and irrational, but it helps keep me sane at the moment and that's a precious thing to hold on to!!! I would really like to go for a swim, but after the weekend I am really worried about vomming in the pool, so may give it a miss for a while....

The NHS website is quite good at giving guidance on what not to eat:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/foods-to-avoid-pregnant.aspx

Sultanajo. Thank you, you could not have said it better... It's crazy and irrational but just can't risk it... The guilt and what ifs are the worst... I thought about swimming, low impac but still good. Will probably start with that at 12 before moving on. Get back on track so to say..

Gobbo. The number of times I have wanted to test but just about held it together..... I am sure all is ok.....

Thank you pea - DH now has control of all tests bar Internet cheapies!

I am clearblue's marketing dream. I'm sure I will be partly responsible fir any increase in profits in the last two years!

Thanks LittlePeaPod for handy hint on Sprout app. Have just downloaded it and filled in my details. Hope I'm not tempting fate! Looks v useful and I like the pics of what's actually going on inside my (already bloated!) belly. X

Pod - yep, I am thinking after the 12 week scan will be the time I start getting into it again. In the meantime I am trying to take gentle walks (although the nausea is ensuring they are short)....

Gobbo - there have been several Mumsnet threads on the CBD readings being inaccurate, with one lady commenting that her midwife thinks they cause more harm than good as they cause worry if they don't show what someone is expecting.... I tried to find some links for you, but couldn't find the one I looked at before. After reading it though it made me stop POAS! I felt like a bit of an addict, but one day I had to just cold turkey it! Try not to worry too much (easier said than done). There is a pregnancy helpline run by midwives at Tommy's which I have used a couple of times just to talk things through and they were AMAZING:

www.tommys.org/page.aspx?pid=308

They are there Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Morning all!

Enjoying a cup of de-caff tea in the sunshine. Trying to not let the neighbours blaring music stress me out. Makes me more determined to move house before baby arrives though!

I'm 6+1 today, can't believe I have to get through another 6 weeks until I see my baby and know everything is ok!

Started to feel a bit nauseous so I suppose that's an indication that everything is ok and that'll do for me for now :)

Morning all :-) welcome and huge congratulations to newbies.

healthy eating can I please join. I have always put weight on easily and lost it slowly! I'm already quite overweight so really don't want to gain too much from eating badly with pregnant. Currently trying very to eat lots fruit, veg and lean protein. I'm also using ww (maintenance) to keep an on portion size.

Doing well overall but finding the stomach cramps very stress inducing at times. I think an early scan is definitely on the cards for me. Will be nervous wreck by 12 weeks.

Thanks guys. I'm going with 5 weeks + 1 only 7 more weeks to wait!!! My god!!!

Gobbo i used clearblue and got 2-3 week, then 5 days later still got 2-3 weeks and was a bit dissapointed as I thought should be further, retested a few days agi and got 3+ when i was 5wk3days so its all good. the amount of HCG from one person to the next varies quite alot (safely) so these tests are not going to be that precise.
If you are really worried you could go to the docs and ask them to test yout hcg and then they retest in 2 days to see is if has doubled
www.baby2see.com/preconception/hcg.htm
is the site i found that explaned hcg so i could understand it!

And hi book another graduated berry! congrats [flower]

Oh no, just read the NHS link that sultana put up and it says no Brie, I had a little bit last night and thought because it was made from pasteurised milk it would be ok how bad might that be?

From what I understand if it was pasturised it should be ok, but dont know if there is still a small risk of listeria if it is pasturised and then mold rippend - really dont know the process for making brie, sorry not much help

was ot cold on crackers or baked? seems that pasturised, mold ripened brie is ok if it is baked well.

It was cold on bread!! Must must must be more careful!

Hope/SURE you will be fine, the chance of food poisoning is really low anyway or we would not eat it at all!

slug - sure will be fine. I had a Brie sandwich on Friday as had no idea I could be pregnant. Also had a bit if wine in the last two weeks as well. I know that the guidelines are there to be followed but, as far as I'm aware, the guidance in different countries varies. So in France, they do still keep eating all soft cheese. As the population of France hasn't died out, then I think mistakes by you and me should be OK but I know how easy it is to worry!

Hello! Can I join in? Tentative FP on Saturday, and digi BFP y'day.

EDD will be 15th January, by my dates. This is DC2, and we're both excited and terrified in equal measure. DS will be just over 5, so there's quite a big gap, and he's been nagging for a brother or sister for so long I'm hoping he'll be ok with a new addition.

No symptoms to report yet of any note!

gobilino great name, I loved that book as a child- shame its not really suitable as a baby name!
I am definitely up for healthy eating this bfp was a surprise and came about 6 months before we were planning to start trying. I had planned to loose about 2 stone before trying so a bit worried about putting on additional weight! I've continued with slimming world (as its healthy eating rather than dieting really) and I've lost a few pounds over the last few weeks. Not sure if its ok to be loosing weight or not? I am eating plenty it's just all pretty low fat.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with symptoms that come and go. Hate them when they're here then panic like mad when they subside!

Helllo who else is enjoying this gorgeous weather? Its lovely down here in Kent!! Am currently laying out in bff garden with all the kids playing. Loving it. Back to reality 2moro with school runs & work lol x

Hello all, can I join in after a BFP yesterday?

I was feeling a bit tired and nauseous so I thought I'd do a test on the off chance and there was the line!

It hasn't sunk in yet.

I have an 18 month old DD and I know this pregnancy is going to be harder with her to look after too.

Also, I'm going on a girly holiday next week and I don't know how I'm going to cope without drinking as my friends will expect some drunken antics from me.

Wow, looks like January will be a busy month!

mrshowardroark I only tested because I was going to wedding where drinking with uni mates was very on the cards. Don't know how I'd have managed a whole holiday! Antibiotics?

Congratulations to all new BFPs......

gobbo with you on the case, I am so buying some shares in Clearblue. Could actually make an excellent return on my cash... Ha ha

Clap not a problem. I am fascinated with how Chickpea is developing by the day and week. Sad I know but here is another link I keep stalking every single day..It gives you a day by day update on the growing baby..
womenworld.org/health/pregnancy-day-by-day---welcome-to-your-first-trimester-(part-14)-.aspx

Sultanajo weighed myself this morning and I am depressed. [Sad] May see how 8 week scan goes and then start the swimming

Slug. I wouldn't worry about the brie. I had pâté the day I found out I was pregnant and I had a lot of alcohol the weekend before.

Choco33 it's been beautiful in Yorkshire too. Went to a beer garden with DF today.. Had apple juice whilst other half got a bit tipsy.

For those with nausea/morning sickness. At what point/week did you start getting it? Feeling a bit left out.... Want more symptoms rather than the occasional emotional pregzilla moment, slightly heavier boobs and pee'ing constantly.

Not sure if everyone's stats are on but please see most upto date stats in EDD order... Would be great if you could add your stats new BFP ladies. . Lets see how long we can get it.....

Penny31 EDD 29th Dec. Baby #1
chocoholicalcoholic EDD 30th Dec. Baby #3
donttrythisathome EDD 31st Dec. Baby #2
SadPander EDD 31st Dec. Baby # 1
Figgygal EDD End of Dec. Baby #2
qumquat EDD 1st Jan. Baby #1
TobyLerone EDD 1st Jan. Baby #3
suedehead EDD 1st Jan. Baby #2
Sultanajo EDD 1st Jan Baby #1
Bkk13 EDD 1st Jan Baby#1
Foody EDD 1st jan baby #1
stickortwist EDD 1-6th Jan. Baby #4
Yonionekanobe EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #2
CrabAppleTree EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #3
cosmickitten EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #1
Entica EDD2nd Jan Baby #1
Iwish EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #?
Gingysmummy EDD 3rd Jan Baby #?
missmakesstuff EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
measureformeasure EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #1
dataprotection EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
Extracrunchy EDD 3rd Jan Baby #2
winterpansy EDD 4th Jan. Baby #2
MissMedusa EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
MrsAVB EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
chocoloulou EDD 6th Jan. Baby #2
LittlePeaPod EDD 7th Jan Baby #1
Claphamkitten EDD 8th Jan Baby #3
SleepyGiant EDD? Baby #2
Wardy17 EDD 9th Jan Baby #1
HumptyDumptyBumpty EDD 10th Jan Baby #1
Gobbolinothewitchscat EDD 10th Jan Baby #2
BookTart EDD 11th Jan Baby #1
Fuls EDD 12th Jan Baby #1

Clap. Sorry forgot to convert the link above.

womenworld.org/health/pregnancy-day-by-day---welcome-to-your-first-trimester-(part-14)-.aspx

Littlepea, thanks for adding me to the list, my EDD is 6th Jan, I can't edit as on my phone.

Re: the not drinking and keeping it secret its going to be really difficult for me, everyone knows I'm a lush and friends are already on the alert as we have always said we want dd1 to have a sibling! I'm just going to have to avoid people and not go anywhere that booze may be involved, which is generally everywhere for me.

SleepyGiant. Done.. Nice plan on the drinking. I am currently using the avoidance plan with MIL (as in avoiding all calls and meets) as she will work out I am pregnant alcohol or not.... it's scary she has a sixth sense for these things

Anyone else not able to access and can't add... I am about for a bit so let me know and I will happily add you..

Most up to date states so far..........

Penny31 EDD 29th Dec. Baby #1
chocoholicalcoholic EDD 30th Dec. Baby #3
donttrythisathome EDD 31st Dec. Baby #2
SadPander EDD 31st Dec. Baby # 1
Figgygal EDD End of Dec. Baby #2
qumquat EDD 1st Jan. Baby #1
TobyLerone EDD 1st Jan. Baby #3
suedehead EDD 1st Jan. Baby #2
Sultanajo EDD 1st Jan Baby #1
Bkk13 EDD 1st Jan Baby#1
Foody EDD 1st jan baby #1
stickortwist EDD 1-6th Jan. Baby #4
Yonionekanobe EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #2
CrabAppleTree EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #3
cosmickitten EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #1
Entica EDD2nd Jan Baby #1
Iwish EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #?
Gingysmummy EDD 3rd Jan Baby #?
missmakesstuff EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
measureformeasure EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #1
dataprotection EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
Extracrunchy EDD 3rd Jan Baby #2
winterpansy EDD 4th Jan. Baby #2
MissMedusa EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
MrsAVB EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
chocoloulou EDD 6th Jan. Baby #2
SleepyGiant EDD 6th Jan Baby #2
LittlePeaPod EDD 7th Jan Baby #1
Claphamkitten EDD 8th Jan Baby #3
SleepyGiant EDD? Baby #2
Wardy17 EDD 9th Jan Baby #1
HumptyDumptyBumpty EDD 10th Jan Baby #1
Gobbolinothewitchscat EDD 10th Jan Baby #2
BookTart EDD 11th Jan Baby #1
Fuls EDD 12th Jan Baby #1