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May 2015: Hello! Anyone out there?

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NoRoomForALittleOne · 23/08/2014 20:55

I can't be the only one due in May 2015... So here goes, a shiny new thread.

I have to sneak in here to discuss all things pregnancy/baby related because this is a surprise DC5! Shhhh! Don't tell anyone!

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GinIsCalling · 10/09/2014 04:41

biscuit congratulations! Your story makes me really happy. I have a good friend who is 36 and dealing with chemo at the moment, it's nice to hear a happy post-cancer story for once.

I'm really finding this message board v helpful - so hard trying not to talk about this in real life, it helps to have a whole heap of people going through the same thing.

Sunshinesaz86 · 10/09/2014 07:32

Welcome mammaslats!

I agree gin it's very nice to have other woman to talk too going thru exactly the same thing!

I forgot to say yesterday I went to see GP for my midwife referal, got all geared up holding my pee thinking she would confirm it bit didn't! She did my blood pressure, listened to heart and chest, went thru what to eat and what not too, told me to rest when I needed it give me a screening pack to read thru and that was that!.........so obviously I panicked and went and got a 2nd test myself just to check! Ha! Just wait for midwife to call now for first appointment! Eeek!

Thisisrock · 10/09/2014 08:22

Morning everyone. My boobs are getting very sore and heavy now and I am starting to feel sicker in the day too - all reassuring!! Totally gone off coffee and tea - so going cold turkey on the caffeine.. not pretty!

Also feeling pretty exhausted most of the time, however my job requires me to be perky and upbeat Hmm I will try my best!!

Congrats to all the new people Smile and keeping everything crossed for Lina

Threesoundslikealot · 10/09/2014 09:35

Thinking of you, Lina.

LinaDee · 10/09/2014 09:46

Thanks for the kind wishes folks and congratulations to all the new peeps.

I've been reading frantically on hcg levels but nothing is making me feel better at all. I woke up at 4am this morning and just couldn't stop crying. I don't want to go through another miscarriage. I feel so angry and not sure how I'll cope with myself if this goes badly.
I'm trying to keep in mind that the levels are going up and know that its positive but what if it's just not enough?

piglet81 · 10/09/2014 11:49

You poor thing. When will you know more/go back to docs? Are you being looked after? I hope so much that you get good news soon.

SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit · 10/09/2014 11:54

LinaDee. Sad I wish there was something we could say to make it all better, but those words don't exist. It's shit. Shit shit shit. Like you said, the levels ARE going up, which is a good thing but I understand the anxiety. Thanks

Thank you Gin. How is your friend's treatment going? I'm looking forward to going to my clinic this afternoon because it's the same place I was told I had cancer and it's going to be weirdly nice, knowing that I'm there and I'm happy about something!

I'm having loads of symptoms. Fatigue has hit me like a ton of bricks and my boobs are tender and heavy. I'm also doing lots of weird little burps, which I remember from last time AND I have massive bogies again. I always said I missed being pregnant because of the bogies. They're so satisfying when I blow my nose. Grin

LinaDee · 10/09/2014 11:55

Back at EPU for more bloods tomorrow and possibly another scan but they will most likely wait and scan me on Friday.
I have a horrible feeling they're going to see an empty gestational sac. This is what they saw last week (5 weeks) but they were happy with that cos it was so early.
This waiting is awful.

SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit · 10/09/2014 11:55

I forgot to say congratulations to the new people! Congratulations! Grin

Thisisrock · 10/09/2014 13:54

The waiting must be terrible lina, I hope all goes well for you tomorrow.

Thisisrock · 10/09/2014 13:57

I am so tired!!!!!! I am having to lie on the sofa I can't do anything else. I teach pregnancy and baby classes (and I am also a doula) and was busy teaching this morning and it's worn me out Grin.... Lazy

Threesoundslikealot · 10/09/2014 14:38

Oh, Lina. Hang on in there. I so hope tomorrow brings good news.

I am working from home today and trying very hard not to fall asleep. The afternoon is the hardest time to stay awake in the office at the moment, let alone when I'm sitting on my sofa.

piglet81 · 10/09/2014 14:39

Me too, Thisisrock... Last night I fell asleep on the train at 6pm and then on the sofa at 9.30. Went to bed at 10 and didn't get up until 7.30 but I'm still zonked. Have to go to a work function tonight (which was why I was trying to get as much sleep in as poss last night!) and don't think i'm going to be sparkling company...

LinaDee · 10/09/2014 15:22

I fell asleep on the couch last night at 7pm, moved to my bed at half 9 and was woken by my daughter at half 7 this morning. The tired feeling is not shifting but I'm clinging to it just now!

KittyVonCatsington · 10/09/2014 15:51

Lina my lovely, there is every chance you will see you little bean in your scan tomorrow/Friday, it just might be a slow grower hence the HCG. Keep us updated xxx

That is so interesting that you are a doula ThisisRock - I am planning on enquiring about having a doula to help me during the birth and after care. My Mum and Dad are no longer with us and I don't get on that well with my MiL to put it mildly so have already looked into it. I think it is a good sign that you are one too!

I arrived home from work to my scan letter today! It's booked for the 22nd October (just miss Half Term by a few days, so will have to inform work earlier, somehow!) Can't stop smiling Grin

CockBollocks · 10/09/2014 15:58

Sorry to everyone who is having a horrible time.

Lina hopefully good new for you friday.

I feel hideous, struggling to cook anything for the kids and I can only eat exactly what I fancy - currently waiting for a packet of savoury rice to cook Hmm good job i'm only part time as I had a 2 hour 'nap' earlier.

Should be grateful though when some of you guys are unsure about whats happening. Sad

bradders85 · 10/09/2014 16:24

Sorry to everyone who has been going through a difficult time.

Kitty - really pleased you got your scan date - typical it misses half term though egh! I have been teaching year 10 all day, just home and collapsed on the sofa! I still haven't had any contact from anyone since my self referral 2 weeks ago, going to give it another week then chase it up! x

silverpixie · 10/09/2014 16:56

Hi all. I hope you've all had a survivable day. Lina - keeping everything crossed for you!
I had a terrible nights sleep. My breasts are just so uncomfortable. Feeling a little bit sick for most of the day but it's worse when I haven't eaten for a whole. And my dry mouth is making talking at work interesting :)
Husband is off on his travels again but he messaged me today so say it's taking all his self constraint not to tell anyone coz he's so excited which I thought was nice :)

BB01 · 10/09/2014 18:17

Fingers and toes crossed for you, Lina!

I'm very lucky to be mostly feeling fine so far but last time I felt right as rain for the first few weeks then it hit me and felt wretched for most of the rest of the first trimester!

Hope all those suffering already aren't feeling too terrible

SmileyScooby · 10/09/2014 18:31

Hi all,
Just catching up with the last few days. Am 5 weeks today according to ovia app :) went all light headed the other day, had some pains yesterday (yes am worrying with every one!!) woke up and felt bit nauseous last night when in bed (can't remember if i went to the loo and was sick or just dreamt it....) and nipples very sensitive (but not painful).

Went to doctors for a previously booked appointment for something else and mentioned being pg and he told me to book in with midwife (only at the surgery on one day in the week) so am booked in for 4 weeks today. I haven't had to give any bloods or samples to them yet....is that right?!
Am dreading when morning sickness kicks in as I'm not good with sick...any tips from anyone who has been through it before? Dunno how will cope at work (teacher) and loos not very nearby...maybe a few bags/bin in the cupboard hehe

my DH has also been super lovely too and doing house stuff without me asking! He's super happy about it and we are thinking about telling family (parents and siblings) very soon as we want to share the happiness (but also if anything goes wrong we will have some support). Am really worried I'm going to mess it all up...

SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit · 10/09/2014 18:39

Well, I had a fantastic appointment at the breast clinic. Definitely no evidence of any cancer and the cyst they found at my check-up last week was just that. Apparently I have fibrosis in my left breast now, which is because the lumpectomy site is getting older and so are my breasts - that's what the nurse told me, haha! She didn't bother with a breast exam as she did it last week and to be honest, I was grateful as they're so sore.

I told her I'd just found out I was pregnant and had a million and one questions. They won't do my routine mammogram at Christmas, I have to wait until after the baby. If I find any lumps or I'm at all worried, I only have to ring and they'll see me. If they find anything suspicious, they WILL do mammograms and scans, but they'll shield me. I left enough time between having cancer and getting pregnant, so the hormones won't give me increased risk of the cancer coming back and I stand the same chance as anyone else of having a successful pregnancy.

She congratulated me and it was so nice to hear. Grin

Blondie87 · 10/09/2014 18:50

Hi there!
I hope you don't mind me joining this thread. I found out I'm pregnant on Sunday and it still hasn't quite sunk in! It took 8 months to get my BFP and I'm delighted! However as it's our first we're waiting to tell our friends and family after 12 weeks. I'm just so excited though I want to shout it from the roof tops so I thought this forum would be a great place to share. I only took the pregnancy test in Sunday because I was having cramps so I assumed my AF was on its way but just to rule it out I tested. Well, five positive tests later I was finally convinced! Clue blue digital said '2-3 weeks' and NHS due date calculator estimates I'm due on May 17th. Signs so far have been upset tummy, gassy, waking up very early, cramps and bloating. Anyone else had similar symptoms? I'm so happy but nervous too.

SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit · 10/09/2014 18:55

Hi. Blondie! Congratulations! Smile

All those things are really common symptoms, especially the cramps. Being nervous is the worst one, because there is bugger all we can do about it and the first trimester goes so sloooooooowly. I think we all need magic windows to our wombs so we can see what's going on. I'm indignant that we don't.

BB01 · 10/09/2014 19:06

Congrats Blondie! Sounds like a really positive appointment Biscuit :-)

Blondie87 · 10/09/2014 19:06

Thank you Somesortofdeliciousbiscuit. Both DH and I are 26 so none of our close friends have had babies so I have lots of questions/is this normal and no where to find out! I'm just trying to enjoy every day that is going well.

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