July Thread 3 - I can't KEEP CALM, I'm Pregnant! The one where the hormones start to kick in...

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MW appointment this morning - taking my early scan pics in to show - it's like taking your holiday snaps when you visit relatives!
Really hoping she's not a blood-taker!

Nice scan fattycow and hope yours is good today Leela5

They took my bloods this morning. Effing hurst now!
But I'm looking forward to my next scan next week!

Morning all, good luck to anyone having scans today?

8+6 today, midwife booking-in appointment this afternoon, feeling slightly nervous, but I think that's because it will suddenly all become very real - does that make sense?? This is DC3 so I'm almost a pro

luckystar welcome! I was at the doctors yesterday and very surprised that he prescribed me something for the sickness. I guess I must have looked that bad! Just waiting for the pharmacy to order the precious, rare item in... Apparently no-one in my town stocks it.

Over this is DC3 for me too, but with DC2 being 7, I feel like it's DC1 all over again haha.

My MW called earlier, I already have my scan booked for the 12th, but she has also got me a consultant appointment for 3rd Feb (yes FEB!) and she will be coming to my house to see me for a full book in on the 21st Dec.

I have already seen her to complete forms but we didn't do a full book in as it was still very early and their main priority was getting my blood pressure controlled. I had my bloods done and haven't heard anything so hopefully all fine.

She said my full book in would be after my scan, and to call her if there was anything 'untoward'. I didn't like that sentence

I know what you mean Number3, I feel very much like I'm stuck in limbo at the moment, DC2 is 5 so like you, I feel like its starting all over again!

Feeling better than I did before, only having the odd nauseous day as opposed to all the time, so much better to handle, and I've realised eating little and often as opposed to my three meals a day makes it more control. Still getting really tired by the end of the day, so making sure I get as much done as possible during the day before I collapse in a heap, so really hoping my energy levels improve.

Also found diet coke, Orange Lucozade and bananas are my best friend at the moment! I've lost about 4lbs which is odd although assuming that is due to the lack of fermented grapes I was drinking, so I'm probably much healthier now than I was two months ago

Over I know where your 4lb has gone, on my boobs and backside!!!

Well you're welcome to it Number3, I don't want it back too soon if I can help it!!

Seriously, my boobs are mahoosive, DP is extremely happy with them - men!!

There's a real baby in there! And it has a heartbeat :)

It was dating scan and I was one day out so I'm 7+4

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My OH doesn't know what to do with them.

He's more concerned about squashing the baby.

No amount of times me saying 'it's the size of a pea' seems to help haha

My boobs were big to begin with and have grown a bit more. Also, they are changing their shape!

Nice scan fatty and congrats leela5 on the heart beat.

I am so jealous of all the mw appt and scans - my mw appt is 2 weeks away, 8+6 today.

Weighed myself today, I think I have put on about 2kg, this is despite the fact that my eating has not changed and my exercise routine of spin has stayed the same. The boobs have grown though, even though I was quite endowed before, but lost a lot of it after training for a 100 mile cycling sportive, now they seem to stand, something positive perhaps.

I had my first sweet made by me last night, banana loaf cake with ice cream

BTW Number same with my DP it will harm the baby, nothing I say will convince him otherwise

Trust me ladies, there is nooooo way these men will be able to wait for the next nine months DP seems to have gone the complete other way and won't leave me alone!!

My friend is currently 33 + 3, her OH hasn't touched her since he found out.

I thought this was pretty bad hillarious until I got my BFP, then OH started acting all cautious.

We still DTD, he's just as naughty as me, but is convinced he will squash the baby. Unless of course he gets carried away, then everything gets forgotten haha!

I've heard that DTD during pregnancy is actually very good for you, it reduces the chance of early labour (that sperm is special stuff) and it can reduce the chance of infection.

I will pull those stats out of the bag if OH starts getting paranoid on me

Leela woop woop!!! Massive congratulations!

We are no longer DD twins though!

leela!!! I'm so so so pleased for you hun, I know how worried you were in the run up to your scan today. Really happy for you xx

In the battle against nausea, I have gone back to my staple pg food - beige. Currently chomping processed cheese slices in white bread sandwiches with cheese and onion crisps on top. And yes. I feel better. For this moment anyway

Never fear number I'm keeping same edd until more accurate 12 week scan :)

My nausea starts at 11am and then goes on all day. My boobs are humongous. I also have a bump which is odd!

My dh is randy but I wanted to wait until 12 weeks. Doesn't stop him trying!

That's great news leela. I've got a scan and my booking in appt on thurs. Keeping fingers crossed all ok

DH driving me crackers.

Had a long day yesterday, didnt get home til 9, so just grabbed a quick McD, not healthy, but ok as a one off I think.

He told me off this morning as if I was a small child saying not good for baby, grr

I am still me, not just a vessel for baby

This week my nausea has really kicked in. I feel like unless I constantly snack I feel ill!!!

I am worrying as I don't want to pile weight on, but I do literally feel sick (not actually being sick) and dizzy and tired.

I'm not complaining honest just dunno what to do with myself!

I had orange juice earlier and it made me worse. Also my much loved avocado are now a no no.

Yay Leela. Must be such a relief to see an actual baby really in there.

MW was a blood-taker. She was v kind tho and made me lie down and let me talk absolute crap for a few minutes til it was over! Arm hurts now tho, just like you fattycow.

Yay leela - fab news re your scan!

I've lost three pounds now since finding out I'm pg - I am also putting that down to the lack of fermented grapes in my diet now, overtired. MW was just telling me that she had someone in her care who actually lost weight overall - i.e. once baby was born she was immediately lighter than she had been before she got pg. But no, one McD is not gonna wreck that, is it, virtual?!

YEY! Great news la

VPH my DH is the same. I got disapproving looks at the weekend when I ate a piece if cake for lunch (we were out and I couldn't stomach the thought of a sandwich). You would have thought I was necking vodka!!!

My DH told me I could eat donuts all day long as far as he cares as long as I get something down. I am really struggling with food now. Couldn't eat dinner last night, threw up breakfast this morning (though I did have another one) and now can't seem to eat my lunch. I just can't think what to eat any more other than fruit, though sometimes McD is my saving grace. Losing weight here too at the moment.

My OH is keen for me to be healthy and eat good food.

I dared to have a Becks Blue the other night at my Christmas Party and he looked at me like I had just drank a bottle of voddy before announcing to me that it has alcohol in it.

Err the 'Alcohol free' part is a clue.

Alas, I still ended up in floods of tears blubbing how i'd never do anything to hurt the baby and i'm so upset he would think so.