Santa's bringing us a baby! Due December 2014! First time mummies!

[EmilyPinkOrBlue]

Hi ladies here's our special December thread for our special Xmas bundles of joy for us first time mummy's!
This is where we can worry about symptoms, how our first child is going to change our lives, what are we going to do about work, how has our partners reacted to our pregnancy, how long have you been trying to concieve, is your car big enough and all other dilemmas!!
Look forward to sharing this special journey with you!
Emily Ttc no 1 cycle 2 edd 4th dec!!

Congratulations, Bobbi & Birdy!

Bobbi, your date is the same as mine. Should make for an exciting Christmas!

Hi All, just hoping to join in.....I'm due 2/12 initially thought I was due in November so have already had a scan at Kingston Hosp thought I'd make anyone else who's going there aware that their preference is transvaginal scans (not sure if this is the same everywhere??). Because I thought I was 12 weeks she did a tummy scan & it turned out I was only 8 + 3 and I asked why use a TV scan would you see more & she told me no nothing else that we haven't seen here so did think it was weird to try & do a more invasive procedure if the same can be seen?? When I go for my next scan will defo just ask for the tummy one, feel like I'm gonna be prodded & poked down below enough during PG so no need for unecessary ones!

Good luck to all the first timers, it's v nice to hear others experiences to make you feel 'normal' as others are going through the same as you :o)

I hope everyone who is feeling sick is starting to feel a bit better. Mine's still a bit on and off and definitely worse in the afternoons. I'm forcing myself into brisk walks to try to snap out of it.

I read the booklet sent to me about all the scans and tests you can have when you're pregnant. Felt utterly depressed by the end of it at the thought of all the things that can be wrong with the baby. Not really helped by seeing the statistics, yet again, of the possibility of Downs with mothers over 40. I know they have to make you aware of everything but it didn't make for much of a cheerful read!

On a completely different subject, what are people doing about clothes? If you are still managing to squeeze yourself into your skinny jeans then congratulations but if, like me, you're finding it too much of a squeeze are you just buying trousers a size up? Ideally I'd get some adjustable maternity trousers but I can't see them anywhere. Everything seems to have these big stretchy bits attached, which obviously I'm not quite ready for. I really need something practical as I do a lot of gardening and everything is starting to dig in a bit now. I also can't spend a lot so yummy mummy websites are out of the question. Any suggestions would be really welcome.

We took ourselves off to the beach yesterday... After a frantic breakfast and shower etc, I swung myself into OH's passenger seat and heard a huge rip as my combats had ripped from waistband to crotch! He found it hilarious...i comforted myself with the fact that they were old and getting thin in the arse (the opposite to me clearly!!). Im going down the legging route I think until such time that I (hopefully) need to buy a bigger size. Started spotting last night so darent be too optimistic at mo.

LadesC I'm sorry you're worried about the spotting. Everything I've read says that it's pretty normal but I know that it is still a big worry.

I haven't split my trousers yet but that's only because I keep undoing the zip! I'm terrified that it's going to happen when I'm at college (practical horticulture) in front of all my fellow students, none of whom know I'm pregnant. They'll definitely just think that I've been eating too many pies.

Hi all, lots of new people here!
I haven't logged on in a while as been driving myself bananas with what if this, that or the other goes wrong scenarios so have tried to just focus on other things and relax.

Symptoms very on off at the moment, mainly just totally knackered and falling asleep every 5 mins which is making me feel incredibly demotivated at work and in turn making me feel very guilty for not getting much done :S

Quick question, I have my booking appointment next week at which point i will be 11 weeks, is the midwife likely to listen for the heartbeat or is this not a usual thing done at the first appointment?

Hope everyone is well today!

Hi ladies, I'm new to MN and was happy to find this thread. My EDD is Christmas Day... I was born on Christmas Eve myself so I know what a Christmas bday is like!
I'm trying to be patient as I await the 12 week scan but it's not easy! I've been feeling really sick 24/7 for the last 3 weeks and have a wedding and friend's big birthday celebrations to deal with (ie not have anyone guess although the fact I won't be drinking will make it obvious!) between now and then!
Anyway, happy to join in with you all :)

Welcome Josheffield. This thread seems to have gone a bit quiet lately. I think most people are on the other December thread.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2075692-December-2014-Thread-3?pg=21

Is this your first? I'm due my first on 19th December, the day after my husband's birthday. I have my scan three weeks today and I'm finding it really tough being patient. I'm just completely paranoid and what to know that everything is ok. When is your scan?

Hi Everyone, So nice to see so many other new mums who are due in December. My EDD is 23rd December 2014. The same birthday as my Dad!

Hi all! First time post on MN and so lovely reading through everyone's stories regarding Xmas babies :) been for our 12 week scan today and found out we're due Christmas Eve!! Argh!! Also been told that due to a past blood clot on my lung (last year) I've got to inject with Clexine throughout :( anyone else had to do this? Not looking forward to that part
Thanks ladies xx

Hello ladies!!
Im going to be a first time mummy in december, due the 22nd!!
Still havent got my head round it yet, got my first scan this thursday maybe itll sink in then!!
Xx

Hi Everyone - Had a dating scan yesterday and my EDD is 23/12/14!! :) eeeekkkk

Hi everyone, I'm due in Christmas Day! Was born on Christmas Eve myself! I am so so excited to be a mum for the first time and it all feels more real now I am feeling little kicks! X