Brewing September 2014 beauties

[broodylicious]

New thread for the chattiest bunch of mummies to be I've ever known!!

Thanks girls. I know you're right. Of course! I've been chasing the scan for a few days - had my booking appt bang on 8weeks, mw told me I'd get the letter of scan appt within 2 weeks for sure but nothing. I rang the hospital thurs and fri - both times they've said they've not got an appt booked as yet but my file is probably awaiting action as they're mega busy. I have to call again on mon and if still nothing, they've said they'll have to manually search through all the files they've got and make it for me. The lady was lovely and said there's still time to get me an appt for week 13 so fx she wasn't just being very kind!

That's a relief Broody, sounds like it's all in hand but frustrating nonetheless. Yes, I think once you've got the date it'll give you a goal to work towards.
Just updating stats now. I thought seeing as I'd had my proper EDD through then it only seemed right...

Normalisavariantofcrazy - EDD 27th Aug
Kirstycrinson- EDD 28th August
Isitime EDD 28th August
Topmammy EDD 28th August
bugoven EDD 30th Sept
missingmargarita - EDD 1st Sept

LanaStraightLeg - EDD 1st Sept
IAteSomeofthePies EDD 1 Sept
Belinky - EDD 2nd Sept T
tiredallthetime123 – EDD 2nd sept
waybuloony - EDD 3rd Sept
Laura2611 - EDD 3rd Sept
twinkbat - EDD 3rd Sept
duzzlightyearsmum - EDD 3rd Sept
RhubarbCrumble1 EDD 3rd Sept
CheddarG - EDD 4th Sept
reidy32 - EDD 4th Sept
kmini - EDD 4th Sept
marie1w - EDD 4th Sept
CumbrianExile - EDD 4th Sept
bluehearted - EDD 5th Sept
Jemma2907 EDD 5th Sept
Newlywed2013 -EDD 6th Sept
bugoven - EDD 6th Sept
DearDinah - EDD 6th Sept T
Nocturne123 - EDD 6th Sept
waffles1990 - EDD 6th Sept
hereshoping2014 - EDD 6th Sept
BexBoo12 - EDD 7th Sept
Jamess2 - EDD 7th Sept
dubaipieeye - EDD 7th Sept
lucidlady EDD Sept 7th
MrsGiraffe12 EDD 7th Sept
whiteblossom - EDD 8th Sept
CordeliaScott - EDD 8th Sept
Kt1991 EDD 8th Sept
Hubbythecatandme EDD 8th Sept
Twizzletoes - EDD 9th Sept
cenadi EDD 9th Sept
Lottiedoubtie EDD 9th Sept
cenadi EDD 10th Sept
Lime 19 - EDD 10th Sept
Sidneypug25 - EDD 11th Sept
Twosacrowd - EDD 11th Sept
sittingpretty25 - EDD 11th Sept
Annakin31 - EDD 11th Sept
kicksandgiggles - EDD 11th Sept TWINS
Kasia1981 EDD 11thSept
broodylicious - EDD 12th Sept
Latium123 EDD 12 Sept
PossumBottom - EDD 13th Sept
TheOnlySeven - EDD 13th Sept
Beccus - EDD 13th Sept
casseyrossi edd 13th Sept
BooSurpirse- EDD 13th Sept
beckworth - EDD 13th Sept
ThisIsMeNow - EDD 14th Sept
Mummyinpink1289 – EDD 14th Sept
Firstimemum3 - EDD 14th Sept
ExquisiteChristmasCakes EDD Sept 14th
summerhaze - EDD 15 Sept
Poonli - EDD 16th Sept
Ellisisland – EDD 16th Sept
Pregnantberry (Mintberry) - EDD 16th Sept
Purple37 - EDD 17th Sept
HippyJess - EDD 17th Sept
sjs152 – EDD 17th Sept
iwantittobepink – EDD 17th Sept
calliegs EDD 17th Sept
Katharineclover EDD 17th sept
Rockin20s - EDD 18th Sept
Sleepisf0rwimps - EDD 18th Sept
Scampi33 - EDD 18th Sept
Lottystar -EDD 18th Sept
KitKat1985 - EDD 18th Sept
Cindy5389- EDD 19th Sept
MundayCakes85 EDD 19th Sept
Fairypants- EDD 19th/20th Sept
surromummy- EDD 20th Sept
LePetitPont EDD Sept 21st
Miriama - EDD 22nd Sept
Monstersaurus EDD 22nd Sept
Kittyrose1 - EDD 23rd Sept
summerdreams EDDD 23 Sept
Sicky88 - EDD 24th Sept
JustMarriedBecca EDD Sept 24th
Macca18 edd 25th Sept
cookielove EDD Sept 26th
ksrwr EDD 26th Sept
velvetlilithi EDD 26th Sept
Bonnella20 EDD 26th Sept
weebairn EDD 27th Sept
Missingcaffeine EDD 27th Sept
Daytona79 EDD 27th Sept
LH1981 - EDD 28th Sept
teasleromani123 EDD 28th sept
kkfairybrains EDD 29th Sept
WishUponAStar88 - EDD 30th Sept
misog2000 - EDD 30th Sept
sazzlehopes - EDD 2nd Oct

Justpenny EDD ?
SpecialCircumstances - EDD ?
xxmissbrightsidexx- EDD?
Sleepynut- EDD?
SantaBaby01 – EDD?
Oxlady – EDD?
littlemissy1234 – EDD?
Darthmummy -EDD?
ShreddedHoops EDD?
Honeybear30 EDD?
Missingcaffeine EDD?
hmmmum EDD
JulieHE EDD?
Boldandbeautiful EDD?

HOORAY it's half term. Just slept in till gone 9 and it was lovely!! (Apart from needing a wee at 3am then not being able to get to sleep till after 4am).

Does anyone else have trouble swallowing the big pregnancy vitamin tablets? I actually wretched and was almost sick last night trying to take it lol. When I feel nauseous I just can't take them as my gag reflex kicks in. Luckily I've got some folic acid tablets that are tiny so still managed to get that down.

Think it was kt saying about not having had a scan yet. I haven't either and I'm 12+2. Got mine on Wednesday, so excited/nervous.

Topmammy, are you a teacher? How are you excusing your time off for scans? I'm assuming I won't get any choice over timing or day, but really don't want to tell work until afterwards. Small school, we share all personal info.

Sorry for crashing the September thread, my edd varies between end September/beginning October, so til now have been on October.

Hi goats welcome to the Sept thread! Yes I'm a teacher. Luckily so far my first appt with doc was in the Xmas hols, my booking appt was on a Saturday and my scan is in half term so I've not had to ask for any time off. Totally understand how you feel though, mine is a small school too so would be been tricky asking head for time off without explaining why. I would just say it's a medical appt that you really need to attend and leave it at that. That was my plan anyway if I'd needed to have time off.

Welcome, Bold and Ohthegoats!

Broody it sounds like you'll at least have a scan date soon, so reassurance will be on the way. I'm sure all these sensible women are totally correct, and it's nothing to worry about. But that's so much easier said than done!

Yay for a good scan, Waybuloony!

I hope the dizziness and sickness pass soon, everyone.

I had a good 12 week scan yesterday, so got to tell my parents last night. So exciting! It felt like this day would never come.

I forgot to say, updated EDD of 29th August. But it's my first so September seems more likely?

Hello 'Ohthegoats'! Welcome to the September board.

Broody I wouldn't worry too much, my symptoms have eased off a bit as well. They are still there, but I haven't fallen asleep on the sofa in the daytime this week and the nausea isn't as horrendous - I find eating regularly helps. According to pregnancy book average weight gain in first trimester is supposed to be 2-4 pounds. Found out yesterday I'd already put on 3 pounds and I'm only 9 weeks! Am going to look like a big pregnant hippo at this rate. However, having said my symptoms have eased off I've had a blissful week off work this week and I think it's made a big difference as I've been able to sleep in every morning and eat when I need to. The 'test' is going to be how I feel next week I think. Not looking forward to my 5.30am alarm on Monday.

Also if it helps, by manager who has 4 kids said she felt better with her subsequent pregnancies than she did with her first - her theory is that your body isn't as much in shock 2nd, 3rd, etc, time around, and her symptoms weren't as bad.

The one thing that does still make me feel nauseous is my pregnancare multivitamins, so I'm with you there Topmummy though I find having them on a full stomach is helping. Am trying to persevere with them as midwife said a good pregnancy multivitamin really does help with preventing anaemia etc, and being a veggie I know I'm at a higher risk for this than most. However they really do make me gag. Both times I've actually been sick so far was after taking one of them. Ugh.

Hope you enjoyed telling the parents Iatesomeoftheipies. I bet they were thrilled.

I agree all pregnancies are different so try not to worry. My first two were pretty uneventful, barely any symptoms at all. This time I'm sick as a dog. Although I think I may have turned a corner at 9 weeks as the nausea does seem to be less severe than it was.

This is my 3rd and I feel absolutely shocking this time round, my last 2 pregnancies were a breeze with no ms etc. Xx

The one thing I'm dreading returning though is SPD.. that is bloody painful xx

Hi all, I'm 8 weeks and 1 day into my first pregnancy after nearly 2 years of ttc and just a few months before my IVF app, so I'm over the moon. EDD = 26 Sept 14

I haven't had any symptoms at all yet which might be a good thing, but it's made me feel a bit anxious about whether everything's okay. I have my first midwife app on Tuesday and have absolutely no idea what to expect.

Looking forward to being surrounded by other happy expectant moms after a long time on infertility threads.

This probably belongs on that other board on MN but am I being unreasonable getting SUPER Pissed off at my DH for watching a south park episode where people are randomly vomitting loads ?!

missb SPD. Bloody agony. I do not want that again. Ever.

I am also struggling to take my vitamins I'm ashamed to say I've skipped a day here and there because I just simply couldn't swallow it after several attempts. Good idea though about having a stash of small folic acid tablets just to ensure I'm getting something. I feel terrible that I've missed a couple of odd days and DH doesn't half kick off when I can't take them

Lots of people I know were lucky enough not to get any symptoms in pregnancy and and others report that each pregnancy is very different - some with no symptoms, some with loads, and not necessarily with any order or explanation. Reading these posts makes you realise how different we all are in our experiences. I just think it's normal for most pregnant ladies to worry!

topmammyI would feel the same about an episode of south park and vomitting! I also struggle with the vitamins and sometimes can't face the big ones so take just the little folic acid ones I bought as well.

Congratulations Oneinamillion that's wonderful news.

I am 8 weeks today (due 27th Sep) and haven't had a scan yet. This has been my toughest week so far in terms of nausea, dizziness, tiredness and headaches. I think the hormones surge in little waves, and when they do, I get a day of really bad headaches, tiredness and dizziness (the nausea seems to always be a constant). That's my own little theory I've developed! I haven't got my booking appointment yet or scan date. I'm eating only very simple foods like white bread and chicken and rice.

whiteblossom - my GP told me that as progesterone rises (to allow smooth muscle of uterus to stretch), it also relaxes the smooth muscle of the blood vessels which then causes low blood pressure and therefore dizziness. The body is also trying to increase the blood volume to fill these relaxed blood vessels, but this takes most of the first trimester to happen, hence dizziness in the first trimester. Drinking loads of fluids helps.

waybullony glad all good with your scan - sounds like a lovely experience.

Broody I read somewhere that sickness and symptoms tend to peak at 9 weeks. I'm hoping mine start easing soon.

kk I'm drinking fruit juice watered down at the moment. Today I had fresh cranberry juice diluted with water. I've gone off tea, coffee and even my favourite orange squash.

My boobs are so uncomfortable at night, I bought myself some pyjamas with boob support in them, which has really helped. I never normally wear pyjamas but I love these. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the same position.

Wow caffeine mammoth post!! Thanks for your words re symptoms tending to subside round about now. Let's hope it's that. I am still completely blubbering over everything - our Olympic medallist has had me in tears this afternoon, damn national anthem too! - so I'm thinking that's an ok sign

Got some anti sickness bands this morning. Would recommend highly. Just managed to eat and enjoy a Nando's. Bloody lovely!

Might have to look into those anti sickness bands myself. I'm over 12 weeks but I feel like my nausea is getting worse not better! ha! Needed a nap this afternoon too. Where are you second trimester?!

I'm 10+2 and not got my booking in apmt until Monday when she'll refer me for the 12 week scan so no idea how long it'll take to come through!

Went out for dinner tonight and then met up with some of dh friends. I just wasn't in the mood. The food was Shit, the pub they choose was noisy and crowded. I just wanted to be in bed, lasted till 11 and left dh in town and came home.

I think the tiredness is catching up with me

topmammy the bands worked for me, don't know why I didn't get any last time around! eBay has some - I paid £1.79 for mine, compared to £8 from boots!

Marie - I have been able to eat Nandos through out. And KFC and MacDonalds. Its the healthy home cooked meals that I struggle with. Not sure why, they are much nicer!