April 2014... Thread 1

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Hi girls thought as that thread it quite full we could start a new one here.
Hope you don't mind pink.
How you girls all feeling today? I swear I keep forgetting I'm pregnant when symptoms disappear randomly. But I'm at such early stages, one of the babies of the bunch at just 5+2

Don't worry pink I gained lots of weight first trimester with DS but total weight gain was just under 2 and half stone which I think is pretty normal. Have lost all the weight as well.
I think if your body is telling you to eat then you should eat!

mamapants that sounds reassuring! I am eating enough for 5 full meals everyday and can't seem to stop. I will be as big as a bus pretty soon.
Has anyone else noticed ectra sensitivity to smells. I was sitting on the train next to a guy who was stinking to high heaven. I had to run for the door to escape.
I need to call my GP for appointments tomorrow.

Having a moan so tired keep nlacking out only for a few seconds is this normal so different fron last time .x.
7+3

Blacking**

Ugh, the nausea has finally got me! Felt sick as a dog since yesterday. Ironically it's less bad in the morning but gets gradually worse as the day goes on. Not vommed yet though which is a plus
Had the day off work, felt v.virtuous going swimming this morning, met my best pal for lunch (she's also pg, 4 weeks on from me!), then the afternoon descended into slobbing and feeling very sorry for myself!
6 weeks today!

blooming yes fainting can be a common symptom of pregnancy however if it's happening a lot you should see a doctor. Does it have a pattern? Certain times of the day?

Hi all

Currently been wide awake for an hour, seems to be a regular occurrence now, most nights I sleep for a couple of hours, then wake up feeling sick for a couple of hours, before finally getting back to sleep. Feeling very tired!

For those of you contemplating a home birth, wow how brave. I'm too scared about anything going wrong and needing strong painkillers, so I'll definitely be going to a hospital. I like the idea of a water birth, as I've heard it's less painful, but they don't offer them at my local hospital.

When I had my scan last week they did say my dates could be a couple of days earlier, but she also said because the 'bean' is so small at that stage it's easy to measure it wrong. They will confirm dates at around 12 weeks.

I had a couple of days over the weekend when I felt really nauseous all day. Nothing helped. I was scared to eat anything and really didn't know what I fancied. My sense of smell has really improved and consequently lots of smells are turning my stomach. Still not actually vomited, but the nausea is getting to me. Especially when it keeps waking me up in the middle of the night!! Off to get a snack in the hope that helps it pass and I can get back to sleep.

Lily (7+3, 1st pregnancy)

I wish I had the option of having a home birth, or even a water birth, but my consultant isn't even sure if I can attempt a VBAC. He said we'll decide in the last week, but he knows how disappointed I was last time when I had to have a c section so I think he doesn't want to give me false hope.

Hello,

I'm in a bit of shock as I've been waiting for af to start fertility treatment. But af didn't come so I tested yesterday and I think I'm 6 weeks!

I did 3 tests because I don't really believe it.

I'm also paranoid its not viable and so I want to pay for a scan next wee. Is that too early?

Also, what do I do now?! This has come so suddenly after a year, I'm now clueless.

Congrats cat! when was your last period? I'd make an appointment with your gp to book into the hospital of your choice. He/she may also be able to refer you to the early pregnancy unit for a reassurance scan. (I'm having one at 6+4 on Monday). Otherwise, you can pay for one. Babybond are nationwide clinics which are very good, look them up, they scan from 7 weeks for about £90.

Congrats Cat. I also am desperate for a reassurance scan and am going to ask at my booking in appointment. Im 8 wks + 3 and my appointment is a week today so am hoping ill be told when my scan would be then. Private scans usually say from 7 weeks.

Congrats cat I have booked an early scan for around 8 weeks with Babybond but believe that you can have one from 7 weeks.

Thanks for replies.

My gp is away for 2 weeks and the other gps are unsympathetic and mean.

Dh has booked a private scan for next weds which I think will be 7 weeks on the nose.

I'm at work and my mind is mush, I've made several mistakes this morning and feel queasy.

Welcome cat! Don't think we will have an early scan unless I feel the need. Did have one at Epu last pregnancy because of bleeding but it was just cervical erosion.

Haven't had my letter about it yet but reckon it'll be beginning to mid October! Seems ages away! I would pay for private but we've just discovered that DS (5 months old) has upper lip tie so if the NHS are crap about it we may need to go private and that'll be at least £300.

It sounds sensible to wait. I'm a paranoid android so I think I need to do this though I know it doesn't mean there won't be a problem, I just need to rule out chemical pg etc.

Also I have another little problem. ..

I have been using otc sleeping pills for several vweeks due to insomnia. I obviously need to stop these now, but im very concerned I will have no sleep at all.

I'm planning on stopping after tonight as I then have 5 days off work so hopefully 5 days of sleep deprivation will force sleep on me. I struggle to unwind though. Have tried yoga, hypnosis cd, reading, not reading, etc.
Are there any other tricks?!

Can I ask if you ladies are still having caffeine? I don't drink tea or coffee but I used to be a little addicted to diet coke. Since I've found out I was pregnant I've cut it out apart from the odd can once or twice a week but although I enjoy it I feel really guilty and think what if I'm harming my baby!?

Hi everyone,

This is my first pg and I'm 7 weeks today. I just had an early scan at the EPU as I have been getting a lot of pains and dizziness but all was well and my husband and I saw the little heart beat which was amazing!
I've really not been well though and feel dizzy and light headed and sick most of the time which makes work almost impossible. Has anyone else had the lightheadedness and dizzy spells if so how long did they last?

Lu xx

Cat Congratulations, how amazing! I understand the need for an early scan for reassurance, that may help settle your mind and aid sleep too.

Other tips are to download a 'white noise' audio for your ipod/phone and listen t it in bed, it's supposed to help. Warm milky drinks before bed, massage to help you relax. All worth a go.

I've got a yoga for pregnancy DVD that I have found helps me to relax too. Have only managed it a few times because of the nausea but it helped at the time

Prettyinpink I loved diet coke too, and was a chocolate fiend, but have totally gone off fizzy drinks and chocolate since falling pregnant, two months since I have had chocolate now, unthinkable before! So that's helped reduce my caffeine intake, am also not too keen on tea now either. Had my first cappucino today since being pregnant and to be honest I found it so bitter I couldn't finish it, taste buds have really changed. A couple of cans of diet coke a week will eb fine though, there is a daily recommended limit and a couple of cans a week is well under it.

tmi alert is anyone else having loads of creamy cm?

6+0

Tea - my cm has been 'different' from normal.

Also tmi - anyone else bloaty and experiencing localised weather?? Got very windy here...

Ive eaten 4 biscuits and a vitamin pill today. Hmmm.

Tea I am having lots more cm and it sounds the same as yours. I keep thinking I'm bleeding when its particularly heavy and rushing to the toilet in a panic!
Sorry definitely TMI

8+4

tea me too! all normal apparently.

golden hopefully one or two cans a week will be fine then, im such a worrier!

Orangelilylady I am also struggling with waking up in the night with nausea/sickness.
I am about 7weeks, 2nd pregnancy - although my first pg was nearly 11years ago! It's all coming flooding back though!
Can't wait for a scan or even to be able to hear a heartbeat. I am much older with this pregnancy so slightly worried about what could go wrong!

prettyLast pregnancy I didn't drink any diet coke for first trimester which was a massive change from my one a day habit and then drank one can a month for the rest of the pregnancy. So far had no diet coke this pregnancy but haven't missed it at all this time.
Tbh I would try and avoid it as much as possible due to the aspartame which according to some sources is really bad for you.
Maybe try switching to curiosity cola or something.