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Come put your feet up in the Zen den and let the dh's wait on us hand and foot whilst we nurture the fruit of their loins in our bellies :-)

wotsit yeah I have messaged my sis but she doesn't want to say anything as I think she's feeling upset about the whole thing herself (she started bleeding yesterday on her 1 year wedding anniversary). She doesn't want to get mums hopes up if it doesn't work next time. It's so difficult.

melon if you're worried call 111 but I suffered from cramping for the first few weeks after testing. If they are intermittent I think that's ok it is when they are crippling painful and consistent that I would be concerned. Hope they pass soon for you.

melon where are your pains? I kept getting sharp pains on the left hand side that lasted a few mins. I was worried about ectopic but it was all fine! Someone mentioned ligaments stretching on the outside of the womb? Hope you're ok sweetie x

dojo you must feel a little in the middle between your mum and sister. Hope things settle down soon x

They've eased off now thanks chops and dojo for the reassurance. they're in a weird place, kind if just above my knicker line then right under my groin Lasted for a few seconds.

Thank god I already had a GP appointment booked for this week, I'll be in there for hours!

Its not the famous lightening vag is it?!

Yes! That's a good description! Wtf is it?!

How are you all today?

My lower back is really painful today. Not comfortable sitting or standing. Might need to go to bed when I get home. Also feeling a bit sick after lunch.

melon have the pains passed.

Hi dojo yes pains have gone thankfully!

Think I've spoken too soon, they're back now but not as bad as yesterday. it's more like a pressure than a pain now? Will ask GP tomorrow

Looking at my stomach in the mirror wondering how much is podge and how much is chip/baby.
Still no weight gain but my midriff does seem rounder and firmer.

melon hope it's nothing to worry about but understandable that it's making you feel anxious.
Midwife rang me yesterday so feels a little bit more real. She is going to come to my house on 6th June. Has any one else had a home visit? I thought I'd have to go to the hospital.
Starting to get a little bit of sick feeling, but the stash of mini cheddars I have in my draw at work seem to help.

Home visit? Lucky you. Had to go to some random place to book in (called 'the hub'!). Luckily the next appointment is at my GP's which is 2 streets away from my house!

My tummy is bigger, from stuffing my fat face! Lol! Its def all wibbly wobbly fat and zero baby! Oh well. I'm.hoping the hunger abates in the 2nd trimester!

I know but I'm going have to done some serious house work before she gets here!

My house is a STATE purple! Too ill to clean! Managed the poor old rat cage yesterday as they'd been festering in their old muck for 2 weeks, poor sods!

Oh I'm glad I'm not the only one with a house in a state. Feeling like we're living like students. Must attack the house at the weekend!

Ugggghhhh spending my mornings dry heaving isnt too much fun.

Anyone gone off certain smells?? My washing machine is on the blink and the repair man has ordered a part that will only be here next week. Consequently.... my mum is doing my laundry. HOWEVER.... my clothes are coming back smelling awful. I can't abide the smell of her washing powder. It smells like old people and dust. I'm such an ungrateful sod

Lol! I mentioned before I can't stand the smell of my clean washing! It smells like wee! I've even changed the fabric conditioner. Its fine when its dried.

Morning everyone!

Hope the pains are better today Melon I have also experienced lightening vag!! Hope your GP app goes well.

Purple the midwife came round to my house for booking in app too!

I struggled to eat my dinner last night and then couldn't swallow my Pregnacare vit. They are just so big and a nightmare when you are feeling dodgy anyway. Ended up spitting it all out and retching in the kitchen sink with tears streaming down my face. Attractive! In other news we booked our flights home last night for 12 week scan. Nervous! The reassurance I felt from the 8 week scan has worn off!

Pains have gone now and my GP was really nice. No early scan but midwife will see me at 8 weeks

tessie my reassured mind from the 8 week scan has gone too :-( had some tummy pain this morning and now I feel like I have less symptoms and have even drank a decaf coffee and a prawn mayo sandwich...

It is such a constant worry isn't it, Chops? Some days I don't feel any different and I worry something is wrong. Although I have read that hormone levels can change all the time meaning you will have better days than others sometimes and everybody handles those hormones differently. At least when we start to feel baby moving that will give us reassurance!!

Pleased your app went well Melon and that the pains have stopped.

Off to get some lunch...

Chops Don't worry, I had minimal symptoms all day yesterday (little bit of back ache) but then today I have been hit with nausea and dizziness again, back ache, head aches, fatigue and general crappiness. Have been drip feeding myself breadsticks all morning, just bought myself some lunch and feel so much better.

Melon glad your apt at the drs went well and has hopefully put your mind at ease.

Tessie I'm on the Sevensea pregnancy vits and they're huge as well so I sympathise with the difficulty in swallowing the tablets. Bless you for crying into the sink. Hope you're feeling better today.
Whoop for your flights being booked for your 12 wk scan. Exciting.

Wotsit Hope you're feeling a bit better after this morning. Clean washing doesn't seem to be bothering me at the mo. It's when my DH returns after his morning run that makes me want to vom. He has to strip in the Hallway and I have to chuck him his towel. The smell of sweaty clothes makes me want to hurl.

Melon hope you're feeling better!
Oh my house is a skip - takes all my energy after work to wipe down the kitchen, load/unload the dishwasher, and possibly put a wash on! Washing floors, or any proper cleaning has not been done for nearly 2 weeks and Dh has been making dinner cus I can't even stomach the smell of the fridge door being open.

How are we all this morning?

Dojo your scan must be soon?

Even though I spent the first few minutes of my day wrapped around the loo, I feel scared today. I cannot wait for my early scan in 2 weeks. And then I know I'll be wishing away the weeks until my 12 week scan. I just want to hit that milestone then I can relax a bit. These first weeks of pregnancy don't half cause some anxiety, eh?

Booking in appointment tomorrow at the hospital. That may make me feel a bit better as its another milestone achieved!

Am I the only one who's feels like they're living on the edge? I'm so happy and excited but in a tentative way. DH is definitely feeling the same as he is refusing to really speak about it until weve had our scan.

The mmc at 8+5 has really knocked his confidence. Occasionally he'll say things like..."I know were not talking about it - but do you think we should buy a washer dryer? It will help with the extra laundry." (our machine is on the blink!) But other that that... nothing.

He's not even really acknowledging my sickness or huge tender boobs (my main symptoms). I told him i'd had to buy new bras as mine don't fit at all and he just nodded.

I know he's scared. I am too! But surely we should be able to be scared together? I'm crying now writing this. Bloody hormones

So sorry for the me me me post. I actually feel a little better now I've ranted to you guys. Thank you!!!!

Oh wotsits poor you. Me and dh didn't really talk about it until my early scan last week 'just in case something happened' and we didn't even have a previous bad experience. It is such a worrying horrible time isn't it? I don't think any of us are taking for granted that things will be smooth. I'm still constantly on knicker watch and stressing about different symptoms or lack of symptoms! I don't know when or if these feelings stop! Even after 12 weeks there is still going to be a worry! Sorry if I'm not helping you calm down!