A ROCKERY! A ROCKERY! Oh no, it's the Maybies 2014 thread no #2

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I want my booking in appointment

OH told someone today... someone he's met on his course who has a 7 year old; they got talking about kids and he mentioned that we're expecting our first... he looked all proud

I really really want to be able to keep something down before 12pm. Just tried some salt and vinegar crisps... nope, nothing doing.

I'm really not looking forward to nausea... But then they say it's a sign of a healthy pregnancy, so I think I'd be worried if it didn't show up.

I'm only 4 weeks today, so still doesn't feel real, and I know I'm going to do another CBD this weekend to make sure hcg levels are rising.

Did anyone in here have actual symptoms as early as 4 weeks? I'm starving today, so hoping that's a symptom everything's progressing well...

Defo won't be signing up for anything to do with Bounty btw (saw someone talking about their website) they are a pain in the * they never leave you alone, spam, unwanted post for years and years and they sold all my details on to third parties so they could also spam me. I know for sure as I gave them a fake name to see what happened!

Wispa I think my only symptoms then were super tiredness, bigger and more tender boobs, and then I think about week 4-6 I was starving all of the time.

Most of my symptoms have disappeared now. Was getting slightly concerned but scan yesterday was good reassurance.

I had symptoms at 4 weeks, wispa. In fact I'm only 4+4 at the moment. But it might be because this is my second, so my body has done all this before and jumped right back into it. The fact that I'm full of cold is unlikely to be helping.

First time around, I think I was fine with no significant symptoms until around 6 weeks. Then the nausea slowly ramped up and was at its worst between 9-10 weeks. After that it tailed off again and was gone by about 12-13 weeks.

If it follows from last time, I'll go off anything cold and need all food served warm. Which can be a bit of a PITA! I also craved really spicy food and my tolerance shot up. I could handle spicier food that my DH for a while.

I was given a booking in appointment straight away when I called up. Monday 7th October, so not long to wait! I'll be 6+2 by then. :) However given that I had a trouble free pregnancy and birth last time, I probably won't see the MW again for months.

Has anyone got any ideas about where they're planning to give birth yet? I'm definitely going to be requesting a homebirth again. I had one last time and it worked out really well.

my birth plans are in the hands of the ob and midwife. I have an underactive thyroid and a few other complications so its a case of wait and see..

I think I'll want to be in hospital, as my mum have very very troublesome pregnancies and almost died with her first and last. I put her into the ICU for a week after I was born. I know you can't really tell what issues might run in families, so I just want the reassurance of doctors on hand if needed.

I want to use a birthing centre near me, it's attached to a hospital in case of emergencies so I have that reassurance. This is my first so I know that I'm going in blind but I plan to have an active birth and am ready to start pregnancy yoga and it's birth preparation classes as soon as we're past the 12 week mark.

I refuse to go to NCT after having too many friends coming out of it burnt - there are so many alternatives now so I'm excited!

I feel like we all deserve a diploma at the end of this - I know so much more about my body, reproduction and pregnancy (with more learning to come!) than I did a year ago!

I'm still symptomless although boob pain has ramped up again and DH was very complementary of my increased size yesterday. The thing is I thought my boobs would just be magically bigger one morning, but they've taken their time and after all the aches I think I need to go bra hunting very soon!

Haven't even thought about the birth yet to be honest, don't think I will believe it is actually happening until after 12 week scan. If that shows everything is ok, I'll have to start thinking about everything else at that stage. I do occasionally get a bit panicked just now thinking about how we are going to manage me being on mat leave though...

I think I'm depriving myself and dh of a need!!! Worried about having sex for first time since finding out

Oh me too thistle - I'm actually really desperate to get down to it (way more than usual!) but advice for IVF patients seems to be to avoid it - but then people who get pregnant normally are told that sex can't do any harm at all. So I don't know what to do!

What also puts me off is I have to take these hormone pessaries until I'm 12 weeks twice a day (in the morning and before bed) and they are a bit messy - I don't want to get it over DH or irritate his wee man.

I was told too it's on to have sex anytime. But I've had
Abdo pain and bleeding
So the doctor said to wait until 12 weeks!! Feels a bit mean!!!

I've already had to buy a new bra. They were getting very sore in wrong size but don't want to buy anymore in case they get bigger again !! I've already gone up by one cup size!

I'm considering a homebirth - would want to hire a pool though and not sure how difficult it would be to set up in our tiny house and to keep the temperature constant. I had a waterbirth with DS and can't imagine giving birth on dry land as I loved it so much.

Vomited for first time last night and been feeling horrendous. Last time this went on until 18 weeks and I didn't feel completely better til 21 weeks. Not sure how to cope with potentially 12 more weeks of this...keep wishing I could fast forward to Christmas.

9+0

Im 5 weeks today! Woo hoo! No nausea or anything yet still. My dh said he doesnt fancy dtd while im pregnant so i wonder how long we'll not do anything.... Maybe when its a bump it will feel less vunerable somehow. Im only an apple seed size this week :)

Snoozy mine are so sore in wrong size too - been too ill to get out and buy anymore which at least is saving me money -they just kept on growing last time!

I have been feeling too rotten to consider DTD and when I mentioned to my dh that he must be frustrated he said not really, apparently the bloated me with bad wind isn't as attractive as my normal self for some reason

It's not just me then jelly !! I'm thinking holding out to buy another one until 12 weeks +

We've only had sex once since we found out, which is quite a sharp decline! I've just not been in the mood..

Hi all,

Sorry if this is going to be a long post. I am currently abroad in Denmark, and I am 5 weeks pregnant as fare as I can Count from my last period.
Last week I went to the doc because they needed a urine sample and I just called and the reception was useless, she said the sample was weak but didnt explain if I needed to do more.
I hardly have any pregnancy symptons, only a bit of sore breasts, being a it tired and a bit nauaeau and dizzy sometimes.
I dont know why, but I am constantly worried something is wrong, is that normal?
In some way I dont feel pregnant, I have some cramps coming and going in my right side of the lower part of my belly.

Hope somebody can make me feel a bit reassured that everything is fine and going to be fine.
I am constatntely worried I will have a mc or pregnant outside the place but have no bleeding or any pain in my stomach....

Please help.....

Thanks

I've just not been in the mood for sex... don't think OH is really either. He's worried something will happen to the baby, and we've both been stressed out with moving.

As for where to give birth, hospital for definite. Not sure how things work out with these adhesions and the scar from a previous operation as to whether I'll need a c-section or not but it's something to ask the midwife and doctors about. I'd ideally like a water birth or at least to be in the pool during labour, because baths always helped with cramps and also I love being in water.

Only problem is - not sure if I'm allowed anything spinal because my mum has spina bifida (the mildest form) and I have a small dent in my back, which we aren't sure is a very very mild form of that, so... again, stuff to discuss.

But with the exception of that, any pain relief is cushti :D

I am also symptomless! I've had a bleed by my bean is growing nicely !! As long as u have no pain or no bleeding, there is no cause for
Concern!!! I can't tell u to relax I know how anxious I am myself!!! Xx

ItalianWiking, I think about the only symptom we all have is constantly worrying something might be wrong. All you can do is try not to as much as possible, and share here if it helps.

PS Cramps are completely normal, confirmed by my midwife who says it is just stuff stretching etc.

The constant worry is completely normal, Italian! It also doesn't go away after you give birth, you just transfer it all to fretting over the wellbeing of the child you've brought into the world.

The good news is that you will get used to it being a constant companion, then slowly but surely realise that the worry isn't actually worry; It's the motherly love for your baby. :) It's amazing how it starts from the moment you see the line on the test!

As long as you've had no bleeding and have no pain that can't be touched with paracetamol then there is likely to be no cause for concern. Slightly sore breasts and just a bit of tiredness/nausea/dizziness is absolutely normal for 5 weeks.

A bit of cramping is also perfectly normal. Everything has to stretch and rearrange itself. Also, the chemicals your body is producing will be softening the ligiaments. You may have accidentally pulled a muscle in your lower abdomen, if you've been lifting a suitcase?

Have you been to a booking in appointment with the midwife yet? I'm guessing not if you're abroad. Make sure to arrange one when you get back, then mention any concerns when you meet with him/her. All the MW's I've dealt with have been lovely and really helpful.

Until then, try to relax! [stealth hug]

ItalianWiking I think we are all worried to be honest but from everyone i've spoken to its quite natural to be! May not be the best approach for everyone but i've settled myself with 'what will be, will be' - if something is wrong then unfortunately there isn't much I can do about it. Just make sure you are looking after yourself and as long as you have no pain or bleeding try not to stress yourself out about it :)