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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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binkybunny · 03/02/2014 08:25

Thanks MrsB! I think I'm about a week after you and feeling pretty crap already as well.

Sorry to hear you didn't get a relaxing week off work. I'd be telling DH he'd better organise something good for Valentines weekend to make up for him working!

Being rather paranoid, I was going to give the doctors a call today and see what they say about going in. The NHS website says to call them as soon as you get a positive result.

binkybunny · 03/02/2014 08:30

Wow, well that's it, I'm seeing the doctor at 3.10 today! It's all feeling rather real, thought they would want to wait a few weeks!

Bumpforme2014 · 03/02/2014 08:38

Hello everyone! Binky that was so quick, I'm going to call tomorrow but be difficult for me to get in to see them as got work and away with work on Thurs/Fri this week :-( I didn't think they would bother seeing you until eight weeks?

binkybunny · 03/02/2014 08:41

Neither did I. Called today thinking I would get an appointment in about 2 weeks (usual wait with trying to get before/ after work appointments) I'm not at work today, supposed to be studying but it's really not happening! Really surprised, just hope it's not an over eager receptionist and that I'll have to go back again in a few weeks!

mrsb87 · 03/02/2014 08:51

Yea binky I will give him another chance to make it up to me!
Wow crikey thats quick! I'm hoping for an appointment on Friday so dh can come with me. Don't fancy it on my own!

binkybunny · 03/02/2014 09:28

I wish DH could make it, I'm a bit nervous going on my own and I know I will miss half of the stuff the doctors says. I think this appointment though is just to get referred so I can't imagine it is going to be too indepth. I feel faint everytime I talk about birth or having blood tests, hope I don't pass out!

TinyTear · 03/02/2014 09:36

the first appointment is just to tell you dates, ask if you know about what food to eat /not eat and if you are taking folic acid.

no need to take anyone!

the biggest appointment will be the booking in with the midwife.

my DH never came to any of mine, just the big scans

mrsb87 · 03/02/2014 10:03

Hmmm I think dh wanted to be there too tbh. is it something I should say for him not to worry about then? Whats everyone else doing?

petitverdot · 03/02/2014 10:08

I had my first doctor's appointment on Friday but had no idea what hospital I wanted to go to so he couldn't refer me! Made a decision now though so will be ringing him later today to let him know. He took my blood pressure, weighed me, checked I was taking folic acid and told me not to drink/eat anything with unpasteurised milk. And that was it! DH did come along but I think he felt like a bit of a spare wheel to be honest

ldt87 · 03/02/2014 10:09

Can I please be added to the list? Edd 13th October. Dc3 if all goes well. Feeling very nervous.. been ttc for almost 3 years and had one miscarriage and one termination at 12 weeks for medical reasons.

Trying not to get my hopes up after last time but really hoping this is my time. Congratulations to everyone.

SpanielFace · 03/02/2014 10:09

My first appointment last time, all he did was say "congratulations", tell me to take folic acid & make my booking appointment with the mw. Very boring!

TinyTear · 03/02/2014 10:10

Also, if i remember correctly (as in 5 pregnancies only had 2 booking appointments) at the midwife appointment they will want to talk to you by yourself for a bit in case of domestic violence

mum2kiss · 03/02/2014 11:09

Im at the docs now! Called in sick after such an awful night.of no sleep and stomach ache.

will let you know what he says. Dp is at home ;)

mrsb87 · 03/02/2014 12:13

Ah I see, might tell him he'd end up feeling a bit useless, its so difficult for him to get out of work for an hour anyway so maybe its not worth the hassle this time

FlipFantasia · 03/02/2014 12:30

Snow day here! Schools are closed, so no preschool for DS - I suspect cartoons are in our morning! Definitely not going to drive and see the midwife today.

Mum2kiss - sorry you had such a rubbish night!

Early appointments are pretty routine - I only ever had dh at scans and later appointments (eg 30 weeks plus), where I found it helpful to have his support when discussing things like vbacs with consultants!

Actually last I did have DS with me at most appointments and this time I'll have one if not both at all appointments as I'm a sahm with no childcare. It gets fun when they can hear the heartbeat

FlipFantasia · 03/02/2014 12:33

Thefources am gob smacked they missed your twins at 12 weeks!! My sis was trying for no 3 and got no 3&4 last year but they spotted them at an early scan at 7 weeks. I can't even imagine how shocking it must be to find out half way through!

mum2kiss · 03/02/2014 12:59

I saw a new doc and he seemed quite thorough. He really emphasised that at such an early stage anything can happen. I explained the abdo pain last.night and he has booked me an early scan at the epu next.monday if the pain continues to rule out ectopic pregnancy. If I don't get any more pain he asked if I could cancel the appointment so that another lady inneed could have it.

I.drank some peppermint tea this morning and that seems to have stopped.the tummy ache so im thinking all that pain was digestive. On Friday I had horrendous indigestion after having prawn stir fry....then yesterday I mum made us prawn curry for dinner...so I think its the prawns. In my.last pregnancy I remember the exact same.pain when I ate mushrooms!I had to stop eating them until after I gave birth...looks like.prawns will be taking a hike until october!

olilos · 03/02/2014 13:24

Hello all. I would also like to join you on here. EDD Oct 3rd.

I am a newbie at this and still in excited-but-overwhelmed shock really. I plan to go to the GP tomorrow for a referral, but, if i understand correctly, i'll need to choose a hospital to have my booking appointment at. Has anyone experienced the maternity wards (or have heard anything about them) at St Mary's hospital in Paddington or UCH in Euston? I have found lots of reviews about the birth centres in each hospital but nothing about the wards themselves. I am considering these 2 at the moment but don't know anyone who's given birth there. Any information/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Good luck to everyone who has appointments coming up!

katster37 · 03/02/2014 14:16

Can I quietly join?? Got three very faint lines today... would be due 22nd October. I have two children already (4 and nearly 3). Slightly in shock!!

Weetabex22 · 03/02/2014 15:16

Hey

I am new to all this, had my BFP in tuesday - soooo excited!! how do i join. i will have alot of questions as this is my first :-)

Tory79 · 03/02/2014 15:43

Hi all
Had my drs appointment today - such a waste of time! I really don't understand why they don't just book you straight in to see the midwife! He just took the dates, asked how I knew, told me to get ds not used to being carried (!) felt my tummy, took bp and weighed me, then told me to make an appointment to see the midwife! It's not like they do anything doctorly if that makes sense, certainly nothing the midwife can't do, and if my memory serves me correctly, indeed will do at my booking in appointment! Oh well!

To those who've asked, dh never came to anything but the scans, and I never felt there was any need for him to be at the other appointments. Unless there are any specific issues they are generally very routine and samey.

Was it bump who asked about cm? Yes I am getting this too. It's very irritating as sometimes I FEEL it if you know what I mean, then I have to rush to the loo to check it's not blood.

Symptom wise I still have nothing but tiredness and full, tingly boobs!

Welcome to all newbies!

SpanielFace · 03/02/2014 15:44

Bleurgh! Going through caffeine detox is not easy when looking after a poorly toddler! Party because I know I need to (I drink far too much tea & diet coke to be good for a foetus), and partly because suddenly they taste disgusting, same as last time. Missing the caffeine though

SpanielFace · 03/02/2014 15:45

Welcome to all the new arrivals by the way! Meant to write that but lack of caffeine = foggy brain!

MrsF2510 · 03/02/2014 15:46

So I had my first BFP yest and called doctors today. They said that doctor does not need to confirm pregnancy and just took details and said I would be called in by midwife at around 8 weeks (this is probably a cutback thingy isn't it?!). They were lovely and said congrats a lot etc but feel worried - what if my BFP disappears / is inaccurate by the time I go?! I don't feel pregnant so I wouldn't know!! Argh!

MrsF2510 · 03/02/2014 15:47

Just read your post tory79 - maybe a good thing I bypass the doctor in my area as I would feel frustrated having to miss work for that!

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