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January 2014 - Start the new year off with a pop

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MissMedusa · 24/04/2013 21:18

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!

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cosmickitten · 29/04/2013 16:23

Hello all,

after spending the afternoon feeling very sick and very very happy that I'm feeling sick. I have been brave and cancelled my fertility appiontment. Right now I am pregnant and that appiontment should be used by someone else.

SadPander -I'm have lots of trapped wind type stomach pains too. They feel like the onset of a monster period and I've been sure that somethings is wrong. However, I'm starting to think that unless they get much worse that maybe they are all normal.

glorious · 29/04/2013 16:33

Just saw this in active conversations and thought I'd pop in to say congratulations. This was me last year and DD is now 3 months Smile I remember the early days being quite uncomfortable so that can definitely be normal for those who are worrying.

SadPander · 29/04/2013 16:37

Glad it isn't just me then cosmickitten! Feels awful, but like you I am comming to think that it isn't getting worse and no bleeding so hopefully just a normal (if not very nice) symptom of pregnancy. Well done for being brave, must be an amazing feeling to find out you're pregnant when you thought you would be going to a fertility appointment.

SadPander · 29/04/2013 16:39

Thanks Glorious and congratulations on your DD! Smile

MissMedusa · 29/04/2013 18:11

Sleepy giant, I'm the same as you, just started a new job at the beginning of the year and am in my 6 month probationary period. We've been ttc for almost a year and a half and job or no job I couldn't justify waiting to ttc. The good thing here is that your job is protected when you're pg so they can't let me go now even if they really don't like it.

Very happy this morning that the CBD test said 2-3 weeks. Today is exactly 14 days since I conceived so things are right on schedule which is such a relief. Last time I didn't get 2-3 weeks until 22 dpo. Anything that feels different than last time feels like a good sign to me

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chocoholicalcoholic · 29/04/2013 19:40

Hello and congratulations to all of you! Extra congratulations to cosmic, what a journey.

May I join?

Got my BFP on Sunday and am due on the 30th Dec but will more than likely be Jan. This will be number 3 for us. Absolutely shitting it as well as being delighted as I had an early mc in Feb. Taking each day as it comes at the moment.

How are you all feeling? I feel fine apart from sore boobs and some low tummy aching, had a tired spell this afternoon where it was reaaally hard to keep my eyes open.

I'm pleased to see a busy Jan thread already, it is so nice to be able to chat to people in the same situation! Sorry for bluntness in this post, writing on my phone and it has got a mind of it's own!

chocoholicalcoholic · 29/04/2013 19:53

Also meant to say, sorry to those of you who have had mc and good luck for this journey. I never understood how heartbreaking it was until I experienced it myself. No one knew about ours as it was so early on so to be able to share worries/nerves on here is helpful and nice to know if that makes sense.

measureformeasure · 29/04/2013 20:28

Hello Ladies,

Can I join too? I got my first BFP on Friday with EDD of 3rd January. Symptom-wise my boobs were very sore but not so bad as they were. I too have lower stomach cramps/pressure. I don't really know how to describe it. I'm also really hungry and thirsty. This is not something I've noticed others mention. Is this normal so early?

Penny31 · 29/04/2013 20:31

I'm so relieved to hear that other people are having strange pains! I had a few strong pains at work earlier, really low down and they spread into my hips! Hopefully it was wind or stretching......no bleeding so ill have to assume all is ok. My tummy now feels like it is hungry but I've just had my dinner!

Hi to all those who just joined and congrats! I look forward to sharing this journey with you all xxx

glorious · 29/04/2013 20:54

Thanks pander and good luck to you all. Feel free to drop by on the Jan 2013 postnatal thread if you want a taste of things to come!

MrsAVB · 29/04/2013 22:13

Evening all!
figgy, GP was fine, didn't ask for a urine sample or anything but worked out due date and filled out referral forms for midwife and gave me a book called Emma's diary, which is a little cheesy but has some useful stuff in it, plus vouchers. Told me when I should expect to hear about appointments etc. and different hospital options. So am glad I went!
Hope everyone's doing ok... Am shattered. Nausea seems to be worse when I am more active - I have about a mile's walk each way as part of my commute and was really vommy both ways today. FX no actual sickness though!
cosmic - high five for bravery!
Updated list...
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
Yonionekanobe EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #2
CrabAppleTree EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #3
cosmickitten EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #1
Iwish EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #?
missmakesstuff EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
measureformeasure EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #1
winterpansy EDD 4th Jan. Baby #2
MissMedusa EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
MrsAVB EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
SleepyGiant EDD? Baby #2

winterpansy · 29/04/2013 22:16

Evening all!

Thanks SadPander - glad to hear it's not just me freaking out. Just wish I could get to 8 or so weeks and then I think I'll relax. just 3.5 weeks to go Smile

Congrats glorious! Glad your DD is doing well.

Still not much to report in the way of symptoms here - felt a bit dizzy today a few times but that's about it. Had a great day with DS so I am in good form! Planning a few holidays and trying not to let anything slip to my mum just yet was hard today though - I'll tell her if something goes wrong but don't want her to get all excited just yet until we're sure all is well. MIL would be a nightmare too - she'd text everyone and announce it on fb I think!

Hello and welcome to the newbies. January is going to be busy for us all!
Not sure when to phone docs to get referred to diabetes dept for early monitoring. Anyone any experience of gestational diabetes monitoring in second pregnancies?

missmakesstuff · 29/04/2013 23:35

Hi all, just checking in before bed, have had a busy day - still feeling sick every morning and most of the day and the cramps continue - someone upthread said it is a strange feeling, it is, just very uncomfortable and 'stretchy' - don't remember it so much last time. I am horrendously bloated, I have a massive tum already, and my boobs are killing...

Did pilates tonight, going to try to keep it up as long as possible then move to yoga - the woman who teaches it did a little squeal as I had to tell her has didn't want her to make a big deal of me running out if I felt sicky - I bent over yesterday and it set off a bout of retching!

When have people decided to tell family? We are going to have to tell mine and PIL the weekend after next, will only be 6.5 weeks, seems far too early but they will notice soon as see my mum every morning and keep looking green, plus there will be weddings and family get togethers when they will notice no drinking etc. They are all together for the first time in about 3 years so will be the best time - winterpansy my MIL is a nightmare too, she will fuss...

Does anyone know if booking in, which is meant to be 8 weeks, has to be 8 weeks? I can't make the appointment because of work, will have to go at 9 weeks...can't remember if there is anything important or not...if it is just getting blooming Emmas diary then I won't worry too much! (although the vouchers are useful, be wary of filling things in because you get people calling you for years afterwards with 'offers' at annoying moments.

LittlePeaPod · 30/04/2013 18:16

Hi all, can I join? Just got a BFP... Very happy, nervous, excited but most of all scared. Had a mc 4th March so keeping everything crossed this little pea is really really sticky..

Congratulation to everyone. I hope you don't mind I have update the stats to include mine. Smile

Updated list...
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
Yonionekanobe EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #2
CrabAppleTree EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #3
cosmickitten EDD 2nd Jan. Baby #1
Iwish EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #?
missmakesstuff EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #2
measureformeasure EDD 3rd Jan. Baby #1
winterpansy EDD 4th Jan. Baby #2
MissMedusa EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
MrsAVB EDD 6th Jan. Baby #1
SleepyGiant EDD? Baby #2
LittlePeaPod EDD 7th Jan Baby #1

Yonionekanobe · 30/04/2013 20:32

Hi everyone and congratulations to everyone who has joined!

missmakesstuff I don't think there is any reason why booking in is at 8 weeks. My memory is a bit hazy too but I think with DD one thy talked a little but about what type of birth is like (which I hadn't given much thought to) and told me lots of patronising stuff about diet etc.! I think they also took DH and my family medical history at that one.

Feeling very crampy today so I did another test but all seems fine and memories of the weird and wonderful pains are returning. I did a circuits class this morning and was told not to do the jumping moves so I now have a very sore bottom from the replacement squats. I am determined to keep exercising though - with DD I was so unfit. I'd had months of exercise recovering physically from an ectopic and then was so scared I just rested as much as possible. Consequence? Horrible birth but the less said about that the better!

Hope everyone is well and not too much morning sickness etc.!

SadPander · 30/04/2013 20:45

Well done with the circuit training Yoninekanobe I've been feeling so bloated, crampy and blurgh that I haven't done any exercise for 2 weeks! Does being unfit make a difference to giving birth then? (Excuse my ignorance this is my 1st) I am very conscious of my weight as I was planning to loose some before I found myself pregnant a little ahead of scheduled, but not sure what would be considered too strenuous and am terrified of doing something to risk the pregnancy.

MrsAVB · 30/04/2013 20:55

Hi littlepea, nice to have you on board. FX for a sticky pea. Xxx

LittlePeaPod · 30/04/2013 21:22

Thank you for the lovely welcome.. Smile

It doesn't feel real..... Haven't had a chance to read all the comments. Has anyone got any symptoms yet? I just eat and feel a little tired mid to late afternoon. Oh yea and had a couple emotional break down days... Ha ha ha

MrsAVB · 30/04/2013 21:51

My boobs feel really full and achy and tender. DHs response: "we'll I'm not not touching your boobs for 9 months". Apart from that I've had a little nausea but nothing major. X

LittlePeaPod · 30/04/2013 21:56

Your husbands response made me giggle.. My DF is walking round like John Wayne. Honestly you would think no other man had impregnated a woman before! Hmm Ha ha

cosmickitten · 30/04/2013 22:25

Just popping into say hello and welcome to new Jan 2014 ladies :-)

missmakesstuff · 30/04/2013 22:57

I think will just stick with what fits me for booking in, I seem to remember coming away feeling underwhelmed last time! sadpander I think being fit can probably give you more stamina for the birth, I found yoga and swimming good for keeping my back healthy as suffer with a lot of back pain. I am determined to keep fit as I had to have a c sect last time, dd was breech and never even went into labour! Hoping for a natural birth this time, but also just want to stay fit as have a 3 yr old to run around after!
Anyone else find they can't concentrate? I have so much on at work, but just can't stop thinking about being pregnant!

TobyLerone · 01/05/2013 10:15

Morning!

I'm tentatively joining the thread, if I may.

EDD of 1st Jan. Baby #3 but with a huuuuge age gap -- DD (DC2) will be 12 on Friday. DS is 13.

I've had several mcs in the past, so we're very reluctant to get too excited, which is a shame. We're going to pay for a private early scan at 7/8 weeks.

Similar symptoms here cramping, tiredness and horribly bloated. Very little nausea so far, although I've just seen my GP who has given me some meds for if and when it happens I had HG last time, and am normally on medication for gastritis, which I've had to stop, so these are a replacement if necessary.

GP also just told me to make an appointment with the mw, so I have one for next week, when I'll be 6 weeks. I thought that was too early, but apparently not.

MrsAVB · 01/05/2013 13:43

Hi toby! Nice to see you here! FX for a sticky one! Xxx

cosmickitten · 01/05/2013 17:00

Congratulations, hello and welcome TobyLerone, love the name by the way.

My mum had a smiliar gap to you I was 12 and my brother 10 when she had my second brother. Brother number 3 came along 2 years later!

Despite the age gap we are all very close and always have been. I totally loved being a cool big sister. Athough being 14 and helping mum to the GP with mastitis was the most effective thing to put me off teenage pregnancy ever!

Now that they are all grown up I kid myself that they keep me in touch with youth culture (my brothers find that idea very funny, it seems I'm not longer cool).