July thread - we are nearing the end of the first trimester, announcements will be made soon!

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New thread, as the other one was nearly full! Can someone please post the stats page, as I'm useless with things like that!

Thinking of you virtual, we are all here with you. I hope they call you back quickly

Fingers and toes crossed for you joy and virtual

Hope they call back soon Virtual and you get some answers, positive ones!

Virtual get yourself down there asap

fx to you xx

Hi Ladies, all is very well, saw my bubba, and heard the strong heartbeat. Thanks for the messages. Relieved! Going to treat myself in Harrods today or more like treat bubba

How did it go virtual?

good luck Virtual FX

Sorry again for essay!

Number isnot I had quite a high MH score during booking in apt. I have a very long history of MH issues inc. Depression, anxiety attacks and OCD. I also have family history of depression on my side. Been off the meds about 3yrs now, as I was on them the first year we were trying without realising they weren't good for baby. Had a massive job getting the Dr to let me off and start trying, but got there in the end... It's been really hard work seeing loads of friends and family members announce pg, especially for those who joked about complete accidents as I thought it was truly unfair. I thought I was going to be fine once pg as thats all I wanted, but at 10+1 I'm already struggling. My ocd has suddenly got worse than its been in years and I've been feeling really low the past fortnight from where I've been off work sick, and generally feeling defeated. I'm trying not to let it get to me, but it's really hard, and I just can't get excited about being pg. I'm worried ALL the time. The mw had said as I'm high risk I'd get contacted by MH people nearer end of pg. But should I say something now, or will that cause them to put me in a bubble already? Only my DH knows about my MH history, as its always been something I'm ashamed of. I know you shouldn't be, but everyone always sees me as this outgoing fun loving person which is the face I put on for them and how I wanted to be seen. DH got so angry last night about that Dr as he said they should have known about my MH history and been more cautious about how to "handle" me. Bless him.

Mister my DH wanted to do the bauble idea, but not on fb. He wanted to put it up on the tree and see if anyone noticed. We got a double sided photo bauble from TRU for £3

Good luck virtual hope all is OK

Great news joy

Fantastic news joy!

Thinking of you Virtual.

Good luck virtual xxxxx

Hoping it's not bad news virtual

Wow, didn't realise photo baubles were a thing. I think it's quite a cute idea and fun to see if anyone spots it!

I don't have any experience of a pregnancy that's high risk for MH but I would think the sooner you mention any concerns the better so they can help you proactively manage any problems and spot warning signs. Prenatal depression is quite common too I think and I'm surprised they're not doing something sooner given you are high risk.

That said I'm not excited at this stage either really, hoping that will come when if I start to feel better and see a scan etc. I never really felt that 'pregnancy glow' or much of a bond with my DS before he was born, I know many do but for me pregnancy was just something to get through and the magic came after. Particularly if you have had a hard road to get here it can feel very pressured to be happy and excited all the time when inside you just feel sick and anxious, I don't see why anyone should have to pretend as we have enough to cope with already! I get your point about wanting to come across a certain way but your midwives and those closest to you will certainly not think any less of you for admitting to struggling and will want to support you. Sounds like your DH will be a great support though.

Virtual [hugs] for you, hope you're ok.

Today's scan was fine! 10 days growth in one week!
The sack is small but everything else is ok. Good size and heartbeat.

Thats good pip. Have they signed you off now or do you have another scan about the sac?

Good news pip :)

All off to the care of local maternity services now!
Booking in on Monday!

That's great news Pip, really pleased for you.

Great news Pip, you must be so relieved.

Hope all is okay with you Virtual

Great news Pip!

Just back from having my booking in app with mw at 8+2 and due to us staying in a small town where everyone knows each other 3 people I know saw me leaving the doctors and i had the folder of books that they give u in my hand, had hoped not to tell anyone before 12w scan but now feel like we need to tell both sets of parents ASAP before the gossips start, one of the people that saw me is a family member of dh who does not get on well with rest of family so I feel she would gossip if she thought they did not know

Hope all is OK Virtual. How many weeks are you?

Sorry for barging in with my news I hadn't had a chance to read through the thread.

purple that is annoying but I would like you say tell them ASAP so that they don't here it from other people. You can say it with disclaimer of v early days, if all goes well etc. fx the family member won't blurt it out

Great news Pip and thinking of you Virtual. I was somewhat of a frequent visitor to epu in previous pregnancies, it's such a worrying time but fingers crossed for you x

virtual, sending you hugs and positive vibes xx

Good news pip and jo

The yellow book is rather bright- its like advertising. Luckily i carry around a rucksack. Even the Bounty envelope is a give away.
But it would be so rude for them to tell people if you havent confirmed it