December 2014 thread #2

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Just been very sick and then my car decided to be sick on the bathroom floor next to me! I found it quite funny...

Treacle don't worry, I've had no nausea or sickness at all and I'm between 9 and 11 weeks now (believe me I'm very thankful based on how some of you are suffering!). My boss who's also a friend made me feel better as neither she nor her sister had any nausea or sickness at all.

I'm still feeling very tired, especially in the afternoons and feel a bit odd if I get very hungry so keeping ritz crackers and grapes handy which seem to keep hunger at bay. Thought I was being emotionally stable but looking back on today I think that's optimistic. Had lots of tears when I got my summer clothes out of the loft and realised I won't be able to wear most of them this year, followed by meltdown at DH when we went for a walk and couldn't park anywhere (in my defence he didn't help by suggesting we just went home!).

Can't remember who asked about midwife booking appt. Mine was for an hour but lasted about 45 mins. She checked height, weight, blood pressure and took a urine and blood sample. Other than that she just took me through medical history, what to expect from my next appts and gave me lots of info to take away.

Hope you all feel better soon and the blood results give you some reassurance Treacle

espa I hope you mean cat! ;)

My dh took me out for lunch after he finished work. But since eating I've felt grim. I haven't been sick at all, just lots and lots of wretching causing me to be super achey. He put me to bed after a particularly gross wretch-session and did the dishes.

He's concerned about my lack of appetite (I usually love my food) but I just can't face eating :(

cat my dh is also worried about my lack of eating. I could easily have been on 5 meals a day before being pregnant, now I'm lucky if i manage a whole one.

Went out a lot today with the dog, my parents, and the dog again, which seemed to keep my mind off things, except for the vomiting in the car on the way home from the first dog walk and feeling horrendous when out with my parents! They convinced me to go to lunch with them so managed a couple of mushrooms and a few chips. Told several more of the dog walking ladies today as well, as its getting harder to hide my severe change in walking pace and stopping to vomit..... but all seemed really pleased. Most of them have kids of their own varying from 8 to 40!

Yesterday i spent pretty much the whole day in bed. Hoping that tomorrow brings better mood and guts to go back to work. Midwife appointment next Monday eeek. Still don't know if dh has his day off approved to join me - I'll have to chat to his boss otherwise, then he can feel the wrath of Sarah! (I've worked for his boss's boss in the past, so we already know each other )

Hope everyone's feeling better enough to work again tomorrow. Hate Tuesdays!

8+0 (eeeek! That's 20%!!!!)

Yes I meant cat! Stupid predictive text!

Thanks littlebear :)
Haha espa, your cat is being sick in sympathy for you :p

He's been very sympathetic all day with lots of cuddles but thought sympathy-sick was maybe a step too far!

Hello ladies, can I join please? Still very early days for me, as would be due 30th December. I'm 30 and as this is my first baby I'm a bit anxious about things not working out, but trying not to worry too much - easier said than done though :)

Hi - I'm 7 plus 6 today.

Was at work but it's a bank holiday so was a bit productive and spent time researching morning sickness to see if we can feel a bit better (hats off to those that don't suffer).

Anyway, firstly, there is evidence that vit B6 taken on its own can help. I have started mine tonight and shall report back.

Also, I'm taking a homeopathic remedy called sepia. Now I know everyone reckons homeopathy is rubbish and it's all down to placebo effects bla bla but right now I couldn't give a rats arse. It feels good to pop a pill every hour!

Finally, over the weekend I ate a tonne of fatty chips and sugar. Today I have managed more potato and toast and there is a big difference. Moderate nausea instead of the horrendous nausea and retching till my throat bled last night.

I hope this helps someone!!!

peace I know the thought of work is horrendous but bizarrely I find if I am active and up and about the nausea is slightly better. I hope this is the same for you. Moan away - that's what we are here for!

For some reason the smell of the fridge and the supermarket are huge triggers for me.

DD told me tonight I needed to "chill out". She is 4! And wondering why I keep running to the loo.

Oohdaddypig I'm hoping that's the case!! I'm sure if I can just get through getting ready in the morning the rest of the day will follow :) I had a carb-heavy dinner too and don't feel half as bad as I did earlier. I will be hitting up Holland and Barrett tomorrow for some quackery!

Omg I need to vent.
So badly I need to scream and shout at anyone whose anyone that will listen.
Without going into detail too much we've been let down by family, ok it's not end of the world but when they know what you are going through and the stress you are under a normal sensitive person would say 'don't worry guys it's ok we'll help you out where we can' and it was like that to start with now its 'right really sorry but can't help you anymore' for no good reason other than thinking of their own selfish selves.
I sound like a complete spoilt brat but you do not expect it from family, and end of the day my emotions are running high, my stress levels are higher than I would like them to be- impending nuptials in 2 and half weeks, moving back in with my parents (who have been god sends) in 3 weeks and a baby in just over 6 months, major life changes in one year.
The upside to this is my nausea from ms has ceased to the odd twinge and certain smells the downside is I feel crankier than usual, I feel tired, I have a headache that touches on the painscale of migraine and I feel like I am totally drained.
My weekend was fab before today, energy levels making a come back get up and go coming back bank holiday so day off work, but Monday lunch time and bam as quickly as the sanity came it went again.
I just wnt to sit and cry in a corner and hide from everyone. oH has tried his hardest to cheer me up with ice creams and cuddles but just feeling so low and it's scary how quickly my mood swings so dramatically.
The plan today was to tell family about the news before the wedding and the majority are all supportive and happy and excited, a small few are oh wow that's nice for you. I think I'm upset because it's the OH family that I've been backing up since me and him got together (he never had a great relationships with them) but now I see his point now I feel like seeing the best in people has just bitten me on the ass.

Sorry about the essay love an emotional 10w bride and mummy to be
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Oh ladylel, sounds like you're having a really hard time.
Just remember, your wedding will be perfect and all that matters right now is looking after you and your baby. Don't let people stress you out and upset you! Sending hugs.

Agree ladylel try to look after yourself and not let it affect you too much. And remember you will have a gorgeous wedding day in two weeks x

Thanks treacle & daddy
Just had a hot shower and getting in to bed new day tomorrow.
I have a blood test for pregnancy related things that I could do last week as vein kept collapsing and in the afternoon a dentist appointment.
Hopefully a good nights sleep will make everything feel better.
Rescue remedy to the rescue! Xxx

I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and so so grumpy! I feel really intolerant and it's making me sad. My poor husband!! How are your hormones ladies? X

Terrible! More than being moody, I'm constantly on the edge of tears.
It's frustrating haha.

I keep bursting into tears. I'm so down about my shape and size.

Oh Drewswife I know how you feel :(
I'm looking at plus size bumps at the moment just to make myself feel better. Not that it is...

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.

I went to h&m and got the Simon cowells. Big stretchy bits make for a very comfy day :)

Morning all :)

It's DS' birthday today and I'm feeling very emotional. This time 3 years ago I was snuggling a less than 2 hours old baby trying to get him to latch on, whilst DH made all the phone calls trying not to cry. Now, we're in bed with an excited 3 year old, climbing over us both telling us to "up now!".

6+1

rejjie I totally agree re the various scans/ tests. You end up wondering how anyone ever has a baby. Also it depends on where you live and what tests offered but the NHS blood tests for downs where I live - which give you a 1 in whatever risk - are notoriously inaccurate. If you go private there is now something called the harmony blood test which is very accurate and might save a lot of needless anxiety....

peace just to say there is B6 in pregnacare so don't take too much if you take individual B6 too. I have ditched pregnacare for now as it makes me feel rotten so am taking folic acid with vit D and the B6 on its own. I do feel ok this morning - so far!

I'm another one struggling with clothes. I'm normally ok until 12 weeks but at 8 weeks today all my skinny jeans feel hideous on. I might just get some v cheap larger size jeans in primark to tide me over!

Well it's my 8 week scan on Friday and I'm already nervous and had a horrible dream about it last night :(

Oh ots happy birthday to DS - have a lovely time celebrating!

Morning all. Its a new week, its sunny and its only 4 days at work. Today my goals are to :

1. Try and remain positive after a miserable weekend. No fretting!
2. Try and get some bloody exercise. Feel like an enormous frump. Was a size 18 Before I got pregnant and although I was losing weight and doing a lot of exercise, the last 9 weeks eating mainly what I can keep down hasnt been great for the size of my arse. It will be a horrible hot unpleasant summer if I gain too much.
3. Have to move a resident temporarily today. Normally this would involve lifting furniture etc. Today I need to try and find people to help me without giving thr game away. Might blame it on my back.
4. To get through work with the minimum of stress and try not to vom on the elderly. Esp those who are on the wiffy side. :(

I had a major "wtf am I doing" moment yesterday. I love my life and its all going to change. I'm scared I wont cope. I have no family support and few friends round here. I am half way through an Msc. How the hell am I going to cope?

One day at a time. Only thing I can do.

I don't take Pregnacare, I can't afford it I'm taking Superdrug's version.