January 2016 Babies - anyone else out there?

[ProbablyMe]

Took a test this morning and am happily expecting 5th January 2016. Couldn't find an existing thread but but please direct me there is there is one!!

I'm so sorry carrot big hugs x ??

Thinking of you carrot

So sorry to hear that Carrot, thinking of you. Xx

Just popped on to say I am so sorry Carrot, thinking of you and hope you are not in pain (other than the emotional side) xx

I haven't caught up yet - will do later with everyones stats.

So sorry to hear carrot.
Take care of yourself x

Sad news carrot.

For some unfounded reason, I kind of assumed I'd be one of those women who doesn't get early symptoms. My periods were never anything to write home about after the first day and my mother never got any. Turns out I was wrong! I seem to have stopped cramping quite so regularly and painfully, which is a major relief, but I'm starting to feel queasy and surprised myself by retching yesterday. I'm still feeling pretty paranoid though. I guess that's normal, especially as it's the first time for me.

So sorry carrot xxx

So so sorry Carrot, I really hope you can get some support in RL - if not from MrVan then from a close friend. Will be thinking of you.

I am just catching up with the thread and wanted to say congrats to all the new BFPs.

My stats too (thanks for compiling Mummyofone)
Name: Rollermum
Age: 33
Location: Hampshire
DC # 2
MC # 0
BFP: 8th May
TTC: 0 months, just happened (about a year earlier than discussed...)
EDD: 16.01.16
Scan: will be at 12 weeks
Booking: don't know yet.

Sorry to hear that Carrot :(

Can someone explain the codes you're using. What is BFP? I can only work out a few of them! Lol new to this!

Sorry to hear that Carrot :(

Can someone explain the codes you use? What is BFP? Bit new to this!

DC - Darling child/ren, so which baby will this be
MC - Miscariage
Big Fat Positive (when you got your pos pregnancy test)
TTC - trying to conveive
EDD - Estimated due date

carrot so sorry, please take it easy and rest up.

Oh carrot, such a difficult time. Do take some time for yourself, especially if it does turn out to be a mc. I found people incredibly supportive when I was frank about having a mc, it happens to so many although we rarely talk about it. If DH is struggling to relate there will be support elsewhere (inc on the miscarriage boards here).

carrot so sorry, thinking of you. And hope you are getting support irl. I miscarried in March and was amazed when I told people (who didn't know I was pregnant) how lovely and supportive people were. Take care of yourself

Carrot I agree wholeheartedly with Niffertiti and Kep - if you are comfortable then don't hesitate to explain to people what you're going through, including those who didn't know you were pregnant (even if it feels a bit strange doing so). I miscarried in March and was totally knocked for six but in mentioning it to others I found out one friend was going through the same thing, which was a great help.

My advice would be to react however you feel like reacting. Keep reminding yourself that, whatever that reaction is, it is totally normal. You will come out the other side I promise. Sending you a huge hug.

Hope you are ok Carrot. Thinking of you

Oh Joey and idea where you might go for your maternity care yet? I've just referred myself to Kings.

And how do you avoid the booze? What lies have you used? I've got a lot coming up!

Xxx

Carrot, I'm so so sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you.

Carrot I'm so sorry. Thinking of you, remember you are not alone lovely xxx

My stats:

Name: jmac88
Age: 26
Location: SE London
DC#: none yet
mc#:none
bfp:7th May
Ttc: surprise!!
Edd: 7th Jan 2016

Just stopping by to send hugs carrot, so sorry

Carrot - so sorry and really hoping that your dp can step up and give you the support that you need.

Evening all,

Just got my blood test results back.

At 5 weeks and 3 days (yesterday) my HGC levels measured as 16 786 ui/l, which is reasonably within the normal limits for weeks 5-6 (3 400 - 135 300), but not so high that I think I will get my dream of twins.

Potential problems

My blood type is O- whilst my husband is O+. I've heard that this can be problematic, so need to get an appointment with the doctor.

My thyroid measured slightly over the normal ranges. They give 0.27-4.20 as the normal range, and I was 4.62.

I was OBVIOUSLY negative for sodding toxoplasmosis, because I don't wipe cat shit around my face or eat raw meat. However, this means now monthly blood tests to check for it. If I haven't caught it in thirty years, why the fuck would I catch it now?

Gouda was your thyroid result your TSH figure? If so I would query it. The normal figure changes in pregnancy so the aim is for TSH to be no more than 2.5 in pregnant women.

I've done loads of reading on it as I'm hypothyroid after having DS. From others info it seems like not all Drs are aware of the change in TSH target in pregnant women.

That's interesting Impatiently. Good to know. I've been hypo since I was 18 and for DD I had to fight to get early bloods and it was frustrating. I have a Dr appt on Weds to ask for one
Hope they can sort it for you Gouda

Yes Roller it's really important it's well managed as it can have severe consequences. They change the range for Free T4 too, that should be over 16 for pregnant women.

I'd read that all online before, but the doc checked his guidelines whilst I was there and confirmed it.

I'll be getting my thyroid checked every 4 weeks during pregnancy to make sure my levels stay within pregnancy ranges.