October 2014 - am I the first one here...?

[makesamesswhenstressed]

Just got 2 very very (very very very) faint lines. The magical due date doo-dah says 3rd Oct is the magic number. Who knows? It could all go tits up still, but if you, like me, suspect you might be in the early stages it would be nice to chat.

I'll start the list shall I?

MakesAMessWhenStressed DC2, EDD 3rd Oct

There are quite a few pregancy tracker apps. Quite nice for daily/weekly updates and info in small bites.

Was wondering how others manage tiredness in pregnancy? Last time I spent the first trimester in comstant dreamlike exhaustion. I was barely human. Can feel it's started again. Yesterday I slept from 8.30pm until 7am. Ridiculous. I am wondering if some exercise would make me feel more energetic or just worse. I have an elliptical trainer (a decent gym sized one), not used it for a while but it is possible to do some gentle non weight bearing exercise on it. Might try but I could just use up the little energy I have...

Sounds like everyone's doing well, not too many pukers yet! This pregnancy feels exactly the same as my last so far. Just occasional twinges, cramps and pulls in my abdomen, need a wee all the time and being really tired, also starting to get a bit bloated - work trousers were feeling tight today.
I've told my sister and mum and two friends so far. They're all people that I would talk to if I miscarried anyway. I'll probably end up telling another couple of friends before the 12 week scan but will be lying to most of them about why I'm not drinking!
Feeling very excited, happy and content now too; the shock is subsiding!

Oh yes! I'm a big fan of pregnancy tracker apps! 'Your pregnancy week by week' I remember being a good book last time. Ina May's guide to childbirth, Ina May's guide to breastfeeding and Hypnobirthing books would be my recommendations, the first two being superb for everyone, the latter obviously only if you're interested in Hypnobirthing!

Hi everyone, I cant believe how busy this thread is, I have to log in everyday just to keep up.
DINO- fingers crossed for you, I think its good for everyone to share all experiences of pregnancy on all threads as theres no point in being nieve to the facts as I had experienced a mc when I first got pregnant and was totally obviously that it was so common, and it would of been nice to understand that sometimes these things happen, through no fault of your own.

So as you can see iam wide awake as I have my scan tomorrow morning, at 9:20am really need to sleep but iam excited and nervous, not expecting to see much as think iam about 5 weeks and 1 day, but just hoping to see that the pregnancy is progressing, so I can book my midwife appointment.

Oh and Flip your weather sounds horrendous, ive just been watching something on the tv about people being stuck in snow.
Take care everyone x

Oh look - it's 3.30am and I'm WIDE AWAKE! Must be pregnant
Despite my best intentions, I did another test yesterday - it was a classic, definitely adding it to the collage! The line came up almost before I'd dipped it! I felt strangely proud!
I had to buy a pregnancy book, despite this being (potentially) my third baby I feel like I know nothing! Back in the day when I had my kids - last century - yikes! it was all different. And I was young and naive and felt invincible, this time I am so aware of all the things that could go wrong I want to arm myself with information. The book I got is called the Day By Day Pregnancy book, it's a Dorling Kindersley one. There's a page full of info for every single day of a pregnancy. I haven't dared skip forward to the later sections but there are some amazing pictures and I like reading about which bits of the baby are developing during each week.
MrsCaptainReynolds I have been doing a session on my elliptical trainer every other day this week and feel LOADS better for it. I'm taking it fairly gently but enough to work up a sweat by the end. I was doing high impact aerobics before but have given that up for now - I got a small amount of spotting after a session of leaping about, which I took as a sign to stop.
Anyway, it's nearly 4o'clock so I am going to try and get another couple of hours sleep. I'll be yawning my head off at work otherwise!
Night all x

Hi guys! Had my best night sleep ever last night, away with work and at a hotel so perhaps that is why but its so nice to not wake up at least once in the night :-) feel refreshed lol.

I can't believe people are looking at books, I can't even read about how my baby is developing on the net never mind a book everyday. I'm so worried about something going wrong I am 5+2 today.

No symptoms other than slightly thicker CM that has a yellow tinge. Boobs still sore, no cramping just odd twinge here and there, should I be having cramping by now???

Morning everyone. Wow this thread moves fast!

I'm also in the wide awake at 5am club. So unlike me and then knackered all day!

I bought the Haynes baby manual for DH. Had hoped it was going to be more light hearted but covers lots of scary stuff. Still a good buy for anyone into cars as the cover is just like a car manual.

I have borrowed all of the books a few books from the library to see which one is best. Theres a natural one which is good but I'm not sure how natural and pain relief free my birth will be. I'm a huge wimp!

Bump I have had continous cramping, don't wish it on! Wishing I could cuddle my hot water bottle but obv can't

Also.... At what point in pregnancy do you stop nervously checking for blood everytime you pee? Or is that just me

One day Officelady I think I need to see this collage!
Bump I guess it depends on your approach to pregnancy and your previous experiences...it would be virtually impossible not to worry if you've had previous miscarriages I'm sure...but I'm very positive about my pregnancy, I'm not worrying that something will happen (though am aware that it could) I don't think it would help me at all to be anxious about it so I'm just going with the flow and enjoying it! (I realise I'm lucky to be able to)
Don't worry about cramps etc. every pregnancy is different, some people give birth when they didn't even know they were pregnant so presumably they didn't have many symptoms! I've realised now I've escaped (thus far) the almost comedy wind I experienced last time..hope that stays away!
Giraffeski how are things?

Going by my experience binkybunny the knicker checking happens Every Single Time. And sometimes even when you don't need to go for a pee! Hoping this might wear off but at 6+3 no sign of that happening just yet. I am trying so hard not to stress about things but it's not really working. I was thinking about 12 week scans yesterday and the thought that it's nearly another 6 weeks away is awful. I want to fast-forward through this early bit.
Right ... off to work I go. Have a good day everyone.

Binky - I am checking for blood every single time I pee or feel slightly damp (which so far has just been CM - sorry if tmi!) I don't know why I appear to be so pessimistic as it's not as if I've mc before. I think mn has highlighted that it can happen and now I'm terrified, whereas my sister had a BFP at 4 weeks, then told both sets of parents and myself and her brother in law at 5 wks and had a great pregnancy. It's like it never occurred to her. I am currently 5wks +2, have told nobody and wishing time away so I can have my scan, this is after wishing the 2ww away, after wishing AF away - and the same for the previous month! Not good!!

Thats what I love about MN. Just when you think about commiting yourself, you find out you're not alone doing what would be crazy things if it wasnt pregnancy related.

officelady I have to agree with trouble, think we need to see this collage at some point, sounds like quite a work of art!

Thats what I love about MN. Just when you think about commiting yourself, you find out you're not alone doing what would be crazy things if it wasnt pregnancy related.

officelady I have to agree with trouble, think we need to see this collage at some point, sounds like quite a work of art!

Binky - are you suggesting that I need committing? Wow - I was far more crazy at the ttc stage!!! ;) x

Oops double post! MrsF I am really trying to enjoy it but it is hard isnt it? I keep thinking not to wish it away and enjoy the last few months of just being the two of us. Patience is really NOT one of my strengths!

Haha mrsf2510 I totally agree I am the same, why can't we just relax?!! My DH is so confident bless him he even wanted to talk about names the other day.

I check my underwear constantly and imagine I feel wet when I'm not. Just watery CM, long may it last. I'm gonna feel better once I get to six weeks as miscarriage risk goes from 10 to 5% then!

Have a nice day everyone x

Morning all, sounds like most of you are having relatively positive experiences so far! Officelady I like the sound of your poas collage!
Sorry I haven't contributed much, been feeling so rubbish and puking. Just not felt like doing anything. Eating is becoming an issue. I've just had a ginger biscuit and really hope that stays in.
Binky im doing the same! Checking every time I pee, seems a but madnbutbinjust can't help it!

I know Binky, Tou are totally right! Hey bump, you sound like a fellow researcher and that may be where the problem has come from - I have also read the 10% to 5% stat at 6 weeks and am counting down the days until then. I honestly believe those who have issues conceiving / miscarriages turn to online forums (as you naturally would to seek advice) and post questions, experiences and so there is an over representation of the unfortunate scenarios. Those who go into it blind (and I don't mean that at all negatively) and have no issues would generally have no reason to search for such forums or post. So for us 'researchers' as I am a lady who likes to know everything, we have researched ourselves into a bit of a frenzy!!

I'm out can someone please remove me from the stats.

We are all the same which is why we are on MN i think. Reassurance that our methods are all 'normal'!
I just did a cb diggie this morning. Yep. Mental, i know. It said 3+weeks so I feel better now. That's it now though, tests all gone so i can stop myself! I am also on continuous knicker watch when going to the loo and wiping. Hoping it stops soon - it's exhausting! I was completely fine and unaware the first time round!!

Pinkhollie im so sorry

Pink, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you x

Oh no Pink, so sorry. Hope you are being looked after in RL.

Hello can I join too?

Positive test last night and feel in a bit of a daze. But at least that explains the extreme tiredness and sick feeling.

Bexleymum dc2 edd 8th oct

Trouble, I'm ok, no more blood
I said to DP last night that I was worried though as I haven't felt very sick this time and normally I am puking everywhere, he said 'perhaps it's a boy this time'. (Have 2 DDs)
Hadn't even occurred to me that we might have a boy!
Pink, really sorry to hear you're out, hope you're ok.