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ThreeFrom I don't know if you can buy it. I made mine from this recipe, except I used less sugar and added my favourite spice star anise
preservedandpickled.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/pickled-rhubarb.html

It's amazing in vegetarian sushi rolls (with avocado and cucumber)

Wispa I'm not intending to find out the sex of the baby. And similarly I'm not telling people my favourite names either. Rather like you really. I already have a short list of names but haven't yet discussed with DH... Not till the 20 week scan. I don't want to jinx this pregnancy.

We will find out the sex at scan and will tell people but will keep names to ourselves as otherwise find that people are opinionated about it but aren't so much if you just tell them the name when baby born if that makes sense!

I don't honestly think you can tell the sex by how the pregnancy is, or how you carry your bump. Still, it's fun to wonder and I have a 50/50 chance of being right :)

We'll find out the sex at the scan, and will tell people when we know. I'm not discussing names this time though, family and friends all said they loved/hated names on our list and tried to get us to choose their preference. DH and I found it quite stressful so want to avoid this time. No idea what we'd do for another boys name though.

We are going to find out sex this time. DH really wanted to last time but I chose to have surprise so thought I would let him have what he wants this time! Also will be nice to experience it a different way and sell all the girly stuff if we're having a boy!!

I really want to find out the sex but in an old leaflet I've found about my hospital it says that they have a policy of not saying - I might have to bring a tin of homemade biscuits to, ahem, bribe my sonographer.

I'm not sure I want to tell people, but then I am horrendously bad at keeping things to myself, that's why everyone knew I was pregnant very early on. Now at 9 weeks but positive scans et al I see no reason not to tell people, the 12 weeks divide is pretty arbitrary.

Not giving away names, though, mostly because I don't want to make a final decision on this until I've 'met' my baby.

bludgerwitch that is very reassuring as am 9 weeks tomorrow. I am going to find out the sex too although I think girl!

We're not planning to find out although I guess we might change out minds

I didn't find out with my dd but that was nearly 18years ago!! Not sure u could then!

We found out with ds (7) and I quite enjoyed buying boy clothes, got a lot in the sale!! But really I like plain white sleep suits for baby for at least the first 6 weeks

Also I missed the surprise when ds was born of discovering his sex!

We won't be discussing name choices with anyone before the birth. Don't want anyone else's opinion....don't mean that in a rude way!

With my dd I was convinced I was having a girl and had her name ready but when she was born I changed my
Mind for a name I hadn't even thought of before!!

We won't be finding out, I had surprises with my older 2 and loved that moment of finding out once they were born. As I have a boy and a girl already we don't need to buy anything at all really. Looking forward to sorting the nursery out as last time we moved when I was 37 weeks pregnant so just left the decor as was.

I swear my boy and girl pregnancies were very different though. With DS felt quite well, craved meaty things, horny all the time! With DD, SPD and GD, craved sweet and crunchy things, completely went off sex. And I mean completely. Will be interesting to see what happens this time round.

We found out with DS at 17 weeks. But this time I am not sure if I want to know. I am struggling with boys names as we gave DS our favourite name. If it is a girl I know what I would like to call her.

For those with tummy/diarrhea problems I suffer from a severe IBS and diarrhea is very common. I usually take Imodium but last pregnancy I was given codeine which is safe to use. When I found out I was pregnant I called my GP and they gave me a prescription straight away. If you are really struggling talk to your GP.

Can I ask you how is your "bedroom life" going? DH is trying to be supportive but I know he is struggling with the lack of sex

We aren't going to find out the sex. In all honesty we would both be over the moon either way and neither of us have a preference!

We both want a surprise

Hope everyone's well. DH and I had a nice day today. Went out for a big lunch (still STUFFED!), visited his parents (we aren't going to tell them til we have had 12 week scan) and now we are home watching tv.

Was so tempted to tell his mum but we kept quiet. We want to tell them when we have had a scan and have a little picture to show!

Liquid DH and I haven't had sex since just before I got my bfp oops.

Luckily (?) we have low sex drives anyway so neither of us are too bothered... At the moment!

Plus I think he's scared to have sex til we have the scan ....

I actually said to him earlier this evening... "U know, if you want a blow job ....then just say!!!"

Half joking/half serious!

He was like "ok ... I will say! but don't worry about the lack of sex... I needed a break anyway after all the ttc sex!!!"

Plus I'm sure he's taking care of himself when he needs to...

Also meant to add that my sickness is at its worst in the mornings and evenings so having sex is the last thing I want right now and DH has witnessed the sickness every day so I wouldn't have thought he wants to have sex with me either! I'm a tired sickly mess!

liquid I was really randy the first few weeks but tried not to be, as stimulation caused mild spotting. (Midwife said she'd never heard of that happening)

Now I've been given the all clear by the midwife to have sex again (she might have gently laughed at me and my dilemma), I feel to ill to do it. DH is coping well, it doesn't help that he really irritates me, he almost got lucky this afternoon but then he opened his mouth and it all went downhill from there.

Haha some of the bedroom stuff has made me chuckle!!

I actually really want some action but dp is not interested! Think he's worried about hurting something!!

Because I am so hormonal though I've spent an hour this afternoon really upset after deciding that dp has gone off me! I'm not liking these hormones, in not usually so emotional!!

I agree, all those pregnancy myths about if you're carrying out front, if you get more hairy etc don't mean muchI don't think!

However the chinese gender calendar is quite fun, and in my case was true with DS1! chinesegenderchart.net/

to the shagging question liquid. gilly we haven't had sex since ovulation, I am certainly not in the mood and kind of freaks me out a bit so DH is having to service himself! Bad wifey.

Anyone else stressing about the weather? We live pretty close to the coast (about 1 mile as the crow flies) and stressing that our roof is going to blow off tomorrow night! Ahh!! I hate windy weather. It's so eerie.

My MS hasn't kicked in too bad yet, so sympathy to those who are feeling poo. Little snacks and lots of rest was the only thing that made it bearable with DS1, and it does come to an end at some point.

Hoping to go for a private scan in a week or so, is end of week 6 worth a visit? I think that's when we went with DS one, but I can't find the poxy picture anywhere! So I am bad mummy and bad wifey it seems! Whoops

Me and DH also haven't had sex since just before bfp. We do have pretty low sex drives and now that I'm pg I think it won't be happening much!! Was the same with first pregnancy but I'm determined to be better this time and feel confident and sexy with my ballooning shape!

Thanks. Feeling slightly more reassured that I am not being a bad wife :) I think tonight I might follow Gilly's suggestion

missh no weather warning in this region, but I live up north. Good luck.

So nice to see that the scans have gone well, Wispa that is a fab surname :)

Had a bit of a crap day here woke up with back pain and pain in my left side had some pink mucus as well :( rang the out of hours doctor and went to see them. The doctor was no help she said the pink discharge could be implantation - hello I am 8+3 she then said it would be far too early scan and what am I worried about there is nothing that can be done :/ So I will have to wait until Monday to call the EPU. No more pink but still have the back & stomach ache

In answer to Wispa's question, I'm pushing to find out the gender this time. We didn't last time and loved the surprise but depsite DH wanting the surprise again, I've put my foot down - for peace of mind I need to know whether to clear out all the blue or keep it. We have so much from last time and won't have room to keep it if we're having a girl. Can't decide whether to keep it between us or tell everyone though.
Definitely not telling names until the birth. Got my girl name sorted but really stuck for a boy. Used our favourite name on DS plus I work at a boys' school so some names are definitely out!!!!

On the "bedroom" issue, we also haven't dtd since ovulation but it's not a major issue- DH understands and I'm usually feeling bleh at night anyway. We're still intimate without actually dtd, which seems to keep him happy for now!

Still no scan date so am presuming it will be booked at my mw booking appt - although that's still 11 days away (and counting!) when I'll be 9 weeks so think it will be quite a late first scan :(

Hi I'm lurking here as I'm in the may group but due right at the end so could go either way! Everyone's rushing ahead on that group even with talks on 20 week scans and I'm still only 9+3 so it's a bit ahead of me.

Clever my booking in is on Tuesday the day before I'm ten weeks and I have no idea on a scan date or even the process of booking it. I was told to pick up the booklet and start to fill it in which I did a month ago! Just waiting waiting waiting now.

Seatfor5 I had lots of stomach and back ache too its really normal for the first weeks so try not to worry I'm sure it's fine mine has mostly gone now but I still get the odd cramp feeling.

It's really nice to share stories - makes me feel less alone!

Seat I hope you're okay. Crossing fingers for you. Get a second opinion if you're really worried though I'm sure it's probably all fine.

I keep feeling sick on and off, though that's not unusual for me, but having a lot of stomach cramps - like period pains as someone mentioned upthread (sorry can't remember who and I'm on the app and can't check!). Tired but again that's not unusual. Kind of want more symptoms to settle my nerves!!

Where do I get a private 8 wk (ish?) scan...? I don't know where to look! Can you get them at nhs hospitals if you pay or do you have to go to a private one?

Zzzz so tired! The joys of the clocks going back with a toddler in the house!!

Oh well...wishing you all a lovely Sunday...I'm off to see what I fancy for breakfast - yesterday was fried eggs on toast!!

Getting a bit scared about the impending storm now!

I agree, blinking clocks, ds was awake at 5.40- grrrrh, not helping sickness.