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!

gobbolino I have to test everyday as I'm terrified of a CP. If it gets to 6 weeks and still two lines, I might quit, but I'm testing resolutely. Internet cheapies only, I hasten to add... Not done a second CBD, may do one net week, when I ought to be 3+ for sure...

littlepea & clapham I have the Babycentre app, it's quite good. May have read all the tips for 1st Trimester already though. I like the checklist part of it ('make antenatal appt', 'have a facial'!).

Penny I am with you - we live in a rental flat, been trying and failing to buy for a year (vendors pulling out) and I'm now alternately panicking and determined that my baby will not be born here. Not in this flat, not in this borough (of London).

Hello to new BFPs!

And I have a symptom (?) today - incredibly painful lower back (where my coccyxs is - I know, cos I broke mine years back) which is only eased by sitting up v straight, lying on left or walking. Bloody agony. Any ideas?

Hi littlepeapod can you add me please? EDD 15th jan, DC2.

Thanks!

Humpty. I haven't had any bad pain but I have read on other threads that this is normal. Nightmare though. Are you able to take anything for the pain whilst pregnant?

Could you please add my details to the list LittlePea?

MrsH EDD 10th Jan Baby #2

Enjoyingscience Added as requested.

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
Enjoyingscience EDD 15th Jan Baby #2

Thanks! Copy and paste is well beyond me on this phone :)

MrsH Added as requested.

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
MrsH EDD 10th Jan Baby #2
BookTart EDD 11th Jan Baby #1
Fuls EDD 12th Jan Baby #1
Enjoyingscience EDD 15th Jan Baby #2

Anytime Enjoying. I am around anyway.. .

humpty That's a good idea. I've been google pregnancy spa treats at local places for perhaps a birthday present from DH later in the year!

healthyeating I'd be up for that too. Currently have a really high bmi and am 7lbs heavier than when I got pg with DS. I got married last year and have put on over a stone since then so I'm feeling rather bloated and plump! I also had gestational diabetes last time and feel pretty certain that I'll get it again so need to really keep an eye on my food intake.

Oh, and welcome to all the newbies. The list is fairly growing!

Have a facial? On it.

I'm a bit scared of the first antenatal, as the midwife at our practice always reminded me of the trunchbull a bit (she was actually quite nice, just scary!). Maybe she's softened a bit in the last 5years...

Ha ha ha.... You won't be messy with her the Enjoy!

Has anyone else come across this? DF, SIL, BIL and I are away next weekend. SIL and I looked at getting a bit of pampering (both pregnant - SIL is 16weeks) but apparently they won't book me in for any treatments as under 12 weeks. Not even for the per/post natal treatments. Why is this?

Wow! This thread is on a roll now! Congratulations to all the new BFPs!

Slug try not to stress about the Brie. I was eating it like it was going out of fashion just as I got my bfp! As others have said the risk is small as it is - at least you can stay away from it going forward....

Pod I know what you mean! I have weighed myself every day so far since BFP and thankfully seem to currently be maintaining, although the number is still pretty depressing!

Nausea has really revved up over the last few days - how I havent actually vommed so far is amazing! I tried sea sickness bands today which actually seemed to take the edge off, but they are really leaving bruises on my wrists after just a few hours wearing them... Anyone else had any experience with them?

Pod I have also seen that you cant have spa treatments before 12 weeks and even after I was really surprised at the limited choice. I am not sure of the reason....

My workplace offer massages once a weak and I wasn't allowed one at all.

It was because the masseuse wasn't trained in pregnancy massage and there is a miniscule risk of miscarriage with some treatments. I think reflexology is a no-no too.

I know that you have to be careful with acupuncture as certain points on the body can induce contractions....

Sultanajo my SIL (one of only three people that know) used the sickness bands and she said they helped but didn't get rid of sickness altogether. Out of interest at what point/week did you start feeling sickly? Worried as I haven't had any.... Can't believe I am wishing morning sickness on myself... Ha ha

MrsHoward what a horrible tease providing weekly massages!!! X

Ahh sounds like they don't want to take the risk. I gussed aromatherapy may be a no no because some oils induce contractions like acupuncture. But a facial and pedicure? What's that about?

littlepea thanks - I'll see if I can find more about it. Can't take anything except paracetemol, and pretty sure that won't do much...

Hey everyone! Have been away for a few days and this thread has run away from me! Really lovely to see so many new BFPs, and a special high five for my caped friend humpty!
Have been visiting a friend abroad who has a 3 month old. It's been lovely and I am very pleased with myself for managing to keep my secret, even though friends asked directly! I kind of like keeping it a secret at the moment, and the build up to telling people. Something that is worrying me though is that I'm not very confident with other people's babies and am stressing about being a stressed out mum. Have always worked with young people, so once they're about 10, I'm fine, but not so much before then. Any tips? My friend is bringing up her baby in a small 1 bed flat, which has made me feel better about us having ours in our 1 bed flat, not ideal but DH and I have talked it through and it seems like its best for us to stay put at the moment. Although I love London, living here is complicated sometimes!
I returned from my trip to 2 letters, 1 for my booking in appointment (10th June), when I will be 10 weeks, and first scan, (21st June) when I will be 11+4. Really exciting to have received them and has made it all feel more real!
Nausea, tiredness, emotional irrationality and boobache still in full force...
Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend xxx

Pod yes these seem to be making it bearable rather than getting rid of it completely. It started for me mildly at 5 weeks and I am now 5+5 with full on. However, I havent spoken to one friend who was the same. Most of my friends started feeling yucky around 6-8 weeks and three of my lucky friends felt completely normal all the way thru. One had one week only feeling sick at 16 weeks, another felt nauseous for the first 19 weeks. I know whats its like to stress about not having symptoms - my boobs have barely changed this time so far, whereas last time they were agony. Try not to stress (easier said than done I know!!!) With any luck you will be one of the lucky ones who feels great throughout....

Thanks Sultanajo. This next 8 weeks are going to be tough. Hopefully feel better after reassuarance scan on 18th...

Humpty sorry can't be more help but hope pain eases soon

No worries Pod. Don't think any of us will relax until the 12 week mark....x

That's true.... Well lets all turn neurotic together.... Ha ha