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

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makesamesswhenstressed · 26/01/2014 13:48

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

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rosiegal · 09/02/2014 11:33

Hey Bump I've been a bit of a lurker and sometimes posting since about September when I came off the pill. I recognise a few names too so congrats to all for getting this far.
No I didn't have implantation bleed either. My periods after the pill have been sporadic and mega light, I was a bit worried actually.
My symptoms only started Monday, the sickness comes and goes but I havent actually thrown up. I agree with Loopy that its a bit like car sickness. My abdomen feels weird, no cramps but its almost like the rumbly tummy you get when hungry! And sometimes tugging/poking. I'm totally off my food too which isnt like me.

bumpbangbump · 09/02/2014 11:43

I almost wish I was off my food. I'm bloody starving all the time. Not good for my diet... Was hoping to keep losing for a few more weeks yet, midwife said that should be fine, but I would put money on a gain this week.

So nice to see so many new mums to be joining the thread. It amazing to be able to talk about it to someone even if it is just through mn.

Is anyone finding their oh's are reluctant to talk about it? Mine is being wonderful in most ways but just won't engage with any talk about the baby! I want to be excited!!!

6 wks today!

WhiteIsTheColour · 09/02/2014 11:44

Hi everyone

I'm 5+4 due on the 8th October according to my due date with my first DC. I'm not really suffering from any symptoms either apart from some cramps and slightly sore boobs.

We haven't told anyone, partly because I don't want to jinx anything and I'd really love to be able to tell my parents with the scan photo (and I've thought of a great way to do it!). I'm desperate to shout it out but it's also quite nice just the 2 of us knowing.

It's really hard as I'm quite a 'sociable' drinker and always knew it would be obvious as soon as I turned down a drink. Thankfully these months tend to be dry for most people so I'm going with the health kick thing which seems to be working.

Sometimes I still can't believe it, to the point I did another test yesterday just to prove I was!

pebble82 · 09/02/2014 11:50

Thank god you've said that about OH being reluctant to talk. My DP is the same and I was beginning to worry. Maybe they're just worried/shocked/anxious and can't voice it properly. He's a very private person with emotions anyway.

I asked if he wanted to find out the sex at the 21 week scan and he just said "dunno, not thought about it. Whatever you want". I wish he had an opinion. I want to get all excited with him but worried I'll scare him. He promises me he's pleased though. It was only cycle 2 for us (cycle 1 really as the first month he was away with work a lot) so don't think either of us was expecting BFP so quickly.

Hope he'll get used to it soon and begin to engage more.

MrsCaptainReynolds · 09/02/2014 12:25

Not sure how to announce a second pregnancy, doesn't have quite the same "reveal" value as the first. We will wait until after the 12 weeks scan though.

With our first we'd been for our scan and were staying a hotel overnight. Emailed in-laws the photo and then phoned them, just casually saying how are you etc, btw we're in a lovely hotel for the night, just emailed you a photo, have a look just now....all we could hear then was hyperventilating and MILs tears of joy. It was all very emotional. I don't think any of them thought they'd ever have any grandchildren.

akachan · 09/02/2014 12:28

My DH is exactly the same! I can't get him to chat about it at all. I suppose it's the shock. I made a big deal that it might take ages (like a year easily) as I'm 34 and quite overweight. Then it's happened in a couple of months. Also I told him by saying "now don't get too excited a lot could still go wrong". Poor man really, no wonder he's keeping quiet.

Kittylou1 · 09/02/2014 12:32

Hello,

I got my BFP a few days ago and I'm due 13th October. Feeling very nervous and apprehensive! Only been TTC for 5 months and this will be my first/ Hubby is being so loving and excited but trying to keep his feet on the ground! Fingers crossed everything will be ok! Congratulations to all of you mummies to be :) xx

mrsb87 · 09/02/2014 12:33

Back from ooh docs, I've been put on cyclizine to stop me being so sick and get some fluids in me. If I dont get any better by the end of the day I have to go back and probably have to stay there for a couple of days
Sounds like a lot of you are still feeling great! Hwho fancies trading places?!

akachan · 09/02/2014 12:34

Hi Kitty, welcome !

My first also, I think there are a few of us.

Cakebaker35 · 09/02/2014 13:59

Welcome to all the new BFPs, this thread is soooo busy!

Still hardly any symptoms here, bloated and a bit tired but that's it - I was the same with dd1 and I'm not complaining hearing about others suffering, poor you especially mrsb87 I hope you feel loads better soon.

I've told quite a few close family and friends this time around (told no one until 12 wk scan 1st time) - its actually been really nice not having to keep it secret and has made me more relaxed. Plus if anything does go wrong I know I've got a group of people to support me rather than needing to cover that up.

Off to docs to get on the system tomorrow, think I'll be 6 +2 or thereabouts.

sazzlehopes · 09/02/2014 14:40

I've told patents and a few close friends - it is too difficult to hide as wee been ttc for 14 months so friends sort of guessed as I wasn't down this month with the arrival of AF. Otherwise from most people I'm going to try and hold out for the 12 week scan. It's going to be hard though, I'm slim with non existent boobs and as this is my second my stomach muscles are clearly shot to pieces and I'm beginning to show already!
No symptoms though, non the first time either. Sorry mrsB you are so sick, my neighbour was like that and the poor girl had a spell in hospital with fluids so glad you got checked out. It's nothing major but better to be looked after that's for sure. Hope the pills help.

MrsF2510 · 09/02/2014 14:55

I had no implantation bleeding either and Bumpbangbump and pebbles, my oh won't talk about it either. Am not sure if it's just he's not a baby kind of guy or whether he is worried things will go wrong as I said that it's early days and miscarriages can happen. Have tried not to mention it myself so he doesn't start to panic that that's all we will ever talk about again! It's frustrating as I want him to be excited! X

pebble82 · 09/02/2014 15:03

No implantation bleeding for me either.

I've just been googling baby names (getting way ahead of myself!). Want to talk them through with DP but think it's best to wait a while for that.

binkybunny · 09/02/2014 15:12

mrsb you poor thing I really feel for youas you have suffered from the start!

I have felt nauseous since ovulation (may have been a well timed bug!) and today was my first head down the toilet moment. I hope it doesnt continue :-(

Its so weird feeling sick but starving hungry at the same time. I am managing to eat little and often.I was also hoping to lose a bit more weight but I am now so bloated I look about 6 months gone!

Bumpforme2014 · 09/02/2014 15:36

Oh mrsB that sucks, it will all be worth it - maybe it's twins? I think most of us here are not quite six weeks yet hence why I think we all feel okay.

My DH loves talking about the baby, he is being really positive and we have even picked a boys name already. It took him ten years to get his head round becoming a dad though so perhaps that has something to do with it. I think most men are secretly terrified of becoming dads and feel the pressure so probably don't want to think about it until nearer the time, also heard it doesn't become real for them until baby arrives.

I keep thinking I will start feeling some other symptoms any day now but nothing, my boobs are sooooo sore and heavy if I didn't have that I would be doubting I was even preggars.

Mrsthedog · 09/02/2014 16:55

Hiya people,

We have just found out that I am pregnant with our first, due October 14th.

May we join your October birthing party?

puppythedog · 09/02/2014 18:34

Hello to All the thread and congratulations on all of your news. I'm the husband of Mrsthedog who posted above and we're both a bit all over the place with this. It's reassuring to read the posts with others having the same dilemmas that we are; it's too soon to tell everyone but we're rubbish at keeping secrets. We just hope, like all of you, that things continue well.

I see many of you are have already been through this, do you have any advice for us? Or me? What can I do to help? (don't worry I will ask her too).

ohthegoats · 09/02/2014 19:22

Just be understanding I think. I'm annoying myself, can't imagine how annoying I am to him! Worrying, being starving hungry but also immediately nauseous, wanting to go for a walk but flaking out 100 yards from the front door, despite tiredness being wide awake at 3am, crying about the worrying etc.

Meanwhile I'm at 6+6 and STILL have daily bouts of period pain like cramps (one lot waking me up in the night), along with the rest as above... so, who knows what's going on. Have to find a new Dr this week, so maybe it's time for a chat.

puppythedog · 09/02/2014 20:24

I don't really understand the + thing sorry. Something do do with how long you've been pregnant I guess. We're both new to working all of that out. Thanks for the advice, I try to be considerate but we'll see how that goes.
Sorry you're having such a rough time with your pregnancy and courage to you both in tolerating the difficult bits.

sazzlehopes · 09/02/2014 20:25

Puppy-love the fact you are even on MN! I agree, understanding is best. No woman is the same, some have it easy some don't. Be aware of stages and just be there when she does need you! Take an interest and that's all that is really needed. My OH is great, interested but not over the top, and keeps me grounded when I get my knickers in a twist for no reason. Trust your mw too and doctors they generally do have your best interests at heart.

ToffeeJungle · 09/02/2014 20:34

The + equates to how far along you are, ie. 5 weeks + 1 days pregnant. I can see how this along with all the acronyms etc can get confusing!

Welcome all newcomers though, it certainly is a busy thread!

I didn't have implantation bleeding either but my biggest symptom at the moment is wanting to eat all the time!!! Im sure Im showing already, definitely feel like I've put on weight anyway! Ugh, I feel like a whale - so soon!!!!

TroubleAndFyfe · 09/02/2014 20:51

Welcome newbies! Congratulations!
Mrsb sorry you're having such a rough time of it, really hope you feel better soon!
Puppy there are some great books out there for men. I bought my husband 'Pregnancy for men' last time. It tells you what's going on, how your partner might be feeling and what you can do to help. I've got a feeling she'll be just fine with you though!

MonkeyChops11 · 09/02/2014 20:57

I'm new to the forum, and to pregnancy! Eek!

Took the test last Weds and was positive. Second one positive and says 2-3 weeks which apparently would be classed as 4-5 weeks (still trying to get my head around that one lol!).

All planned, but terrified. Gulp!!

Due date I think would be around 11th October, all going well.

October2014Baby · 09/02/2014 22:07

Congratulations mrsthedog and puppythedog! Mrsb, hope u start feeling better very soon xx

Goodfruit · 10/02/2014 03:04

Hello

Another newbie here, just had a BFP - second line very very very faint but there! All going well EDD would be 17th October.

We have one DD, nearly 2 and a half. Had a TFMR last year so feeling a bit of trepidation this time, but optimistic. Just really want a wee bro or sis for our little one!

Congratulations all

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