June 2014 (earliest of early days yet!)

[wispaxmas]

I decided to take a peek into the antenatal club threads, but there's no June thread yet, although for good reason.

I may be jinxing myself here, but after a couple very very faint positives on ICs for the last couple days I got a positive on an FRER this morning, so thought it would be safe to start one up.

Of course, still early days, but if it sticks my due date will be 3-5 June, depending on several websites.... What can I say, I tested early!

I hope someone comes to join me soon. There have to be some more recent BFPs....

Try not to worry about the indicators ladies. I have only ever done digi and its said 1-2 weeks, then not tested again. Literally waited until the 12 week scan or heartbeat check on older pregnancies.

I know you want peace of mind but Im sure the bubbas are all fine and growing nicely

Thanks Lucy.. I was just thinking the same thing!
My mum said she never even did a pregnancy test with me or my siblings let alone ones with conception indicators!

I've never tried one of the indicator ones and I think I'll avoid them - sounds lke too much to worry about. I just liked the one that said "pregnant" - nice and clear, that'll do me!

Ive not really had any majorly bad symptoms... just abit of tiredness, slightly moody/inpatient and abit more hungrier than normal. im 4+5 i think. I was taking Seven Seas Trying for a Baby but today i have been and bought Seven Seas Pregnancy. They have the recommended amount of Folic Acid and Vitamin D plus lots of other vitamins and includes ginger to help with sickness... maybe thats why I haven't had bad symptoms yet :-/ ;) Also finding it so hard to keep it a secret!! Hurry up 12 weeks scan!!!!!!!! :D

I think it would be easier to have not done a pregnancy test, because I wouldn't be plagued with worry! My sister has had recurrent miscarriages and I think I'm going to be convinced there's something wrong until I see this little bean.

I feel the same wispa... I think everyone does!
Midwife appt and scan can't come quick enough!!!!!!

I thought the indicator would put me at ease, how wrong I was. I do have another one, and I'm going to try it in a couple days. Seeing the GP about the rash tomorrow to ask for an opinion, and I might ask to have my hcg levels checked.

Busy day in here!

I think I'm 4+5 today. I've managed not to test for the past couple of days, and trying to relax into it...

I'm taking Asda own brand pregnancy tablets. Class!

Symptoms-wise I have waves of nausea, which started when I was 3+4! I'm tired. My blood pressure is through the floor, so I'm having fun at work explaining the vacant look on my face every time I stand up! Sharp pains in my boobs. Bloating and grumbling windy tummy and the start of some stretchy feelings.

This is pregnancy 6 but will be DC3, all being well. Still nervous following a year of it, but I guess that's why we're all here!

Oh, and getting married on Saturday

Tannylou, sounds like you've had a fair old time of it- fingers crossed for you & all the best for Saturday

Wow Tannyloo! Wishing you all the best for Saturday.

Wow congrats Tanny, have an awesome wedding day, its so special, try to savour every minute coz it goes so quickly!

Wispa / Gilly I was gonna do my last digi tomorrow hoping for 3+ at 5+3, but now im nervous it will still be 2-3 and I'll be more worried than I am not knowing ... Arrgghhh ... to pee or not to pee?! Why do we do this to ourselves, I know I should just wait for the 12 wk scan really.

Cheesy, I did a digi on Friday and it said 2-3 and I spoke to the GP today who calculated me at 6+1 (?)

I know this worry is totally unfounded, as my tests are still positive, I have an undeniable symptom that is not going away (the boob rash), and I've had no cramping or spotting/bleeding. Is it ridiculous that I am still considering an early private scan for reassurance?

I think I just need to switch off all these negative thoughts, though. Today was my first day not working, so I think it meant I could just stew. I'll do my best to keep busy from now on. Luckily, going to Paris Thursday means I'll have plenty of exciting things to do, hopefully.

Thanks monkey, they're probably not even that accurate I don't expect.

Wispa if you're being ridiculous then so am I coz thinking about the same thing myself. Can't decide if it will help or not. I was hoping to get one on NHS due to mc and dr said I cud but midwife said no and don't think I can self refer to EPU. Might wait til after midwife appt and see how I feel after that to make a decision.

Congratulations Tanny, have a fab day

Wispaxmas and cheesy I am also obsessed my about my hCG levels. I have been trying to do some research on what are the expected levels for each week. But it is pointless... I cannot have blood testes done every day!

I have ordered the Sea Bands mama to be delivered at my office tomorrow. I just hope my colleagues won't ask me what's inside the Amazon parcel . Also bought a pair of inflight socks. I know it is early days but it's better safe than sorry.

wispaxmas enjoy paris!

I can't wait for Paris, actually, but I'm wondering use a bit what I'm going to do with all my time. My dog suffers from separation anxiety, and she won't be used to Paris, and we will be living in an apartment, so if we left her alone she would likely drive everyone else mad with crying, so I'm really only going to be able to do things that I can take her along for. Luckily it's a dog friendly place!

Also DC2 here, DD is 15mo and DC2 is due right on her birthday! We have been trying for 9 months so DH just thinks I am super fertile in September, bless him!

Oooh Wispa - Paris sounds good!! We are off to Roma in January and I literally cannot wait

Welcome new mamas :D

Congratulations Tanny!! Enjoy your day!!!

Ladies, hope you remember me. I joined the club a week ago. I have been so busy recently. We found out that we are moving to Netheands and I have been freaking out a bit. Lovely country and city but we have to sell our house, which is my pride and if I can manage to get a job with my company there; I need to find childcare for DC1 and apparently wait time for daycare in Amsterdam is around 18 months. Plus we have to manage to find an apartment that can fit our stuff!! I am panicking

I must be 6+2 today. Not much nausea here yet. Very mild squeeziness here and there but nothing that I can really call MS. I have an early ultrasound on Wednesday and until I don't see heartbeat I won't believe I am preggo.

Hello to everyone!!! :)

Hello everyone and congratulations (double congrats to you Tanny),

I literally just found out today that I am pregnant - haven't even told DP yet. I think I am in shock, and just need to see it written down.

Going on when we must have conceived, I am 5+3. We are currently living abroad and due to return home at more or less exactly the time the baby is due, so not sure what'll happen there. My DS (DC2) arrived six weeks early and both he and DD were small-for-dates, so there's that too. And I have been drinking and not taking any folic acid. Argh.

I was terrified taking the test and desperately hoping for a negative (really sorry if that seems insensitive to anyone, but this wasn't planned obviously!), but now I feel strangely serene and maybe even a tiny bit excited...

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and see it written down to see if it feels real!

Morning all and welcome adaloveslace.

So I caved and did my last CB digi this morning - got my 3+ though so feeling good about that. That's my last reassurance now before the 12 wk scan unless I decide to get a private one at 7 or 8 wks. I'm 5+3 today so it all seems a long way away...

PJ there are some very knowledgeable Amsterdam ladies on the Living Overeseas board who may be able to give more advice with childcare options. Amsterdam Mamas is an expat/international Facebook group that is really handy.

Have great day Saturday tanny.

Congrats ada!

Wispa I have never been to Paris

Wow, there are lots of us going to be or currently abroad! I think Amsterdam sounds exciting, but I understand the work involved in moving abroad! Hubby left for Paris yesterday and I'm still here, dealing with carpet right, merry maids, handyman, taking things to charity shops, and have 2 estate agents coming today and tomorrow before the dog and I leave on Thursday. It's a stupid amount of work to get done!

Anyways, on a happy pregnancy note, I'm 6 weeks today (size of a sweet pea!), and I finally got my 3+, only one day later than I had plotted out the other day, so I'm going to be happy with that!

wispas I lived in Paris for a year when I was much younger...loved it! Even though I was only 20 at the time, I thought it would be a lovely place to have a baby.

We're in Australia now (loving it here too) - delighted there's a few of us going through the Knocked Up Abroad thing We only moved about two months ago, so I feel your panic wispas and PJ. You'll get there in the end, though it is a lot of work and stress along the way.

I've just told DH and he's beyond delighted, so that's something!

Congrats on the 3+ cheesy
I've only got one left so gonna leave it til the end of this week or maybe even beginning of next week.
I'm 5+1 today and ovulated on 16th sept so only JUST 3 weeks since conception anyway.

Cheesy, hooray for the 3+! I almost bought another digi but bravely left it at the checkout, esp. as I have a scan today, anyway.

I actually feel pretty poorly, a lot of retching and dizziness, trying those Sea Bands now but I'm not sure they're doing much....