May 16 babies

[Seeyalater]

Super faint but very definately there bfp found yesterday!
Really (tentatively) excited, but too soon to tell anyone! Eeeeee!!!
anyone else?

southy I am 6+2, nausea didn't properly kick in till recently. Feeling really low as well, might be a mixture of tiredness and nausea that's getting me down.

Bejeena - congratulations! That is absolutely fantastic news, you must be really relieved. Will you get another scan at around 12ish weeks?

Blil3 - I think that pregnancy can be quite hard for men as they are more outside of the process (iyswim?). My dp took a while to adjust to the idea of dd but wouldn't change her for the world. He isn't really talking much about this one so I'm not sure if just because it's early days, it hasn't sunk in yet, or that he doesn't want to jinx anything. Fingers crossed things get better for you soon, but we're here if you need to chat.

Beckle - It's a shame they won't scan you, hopefully they'll agree to consultant care a bit easier so you won't have to fight for it.

Toffee - not normally so enthusiastic about dry heaving but it's a good sign that things are progressing well so far so I'm going to run with it.

Dd has just come back from nursery shouting for "Ian". Took me a while to realise she was looking for her toy minion. Looking forward to the odd looks from neighbours now!

Lovely news bejeena. DS has only just decided to go for a nap and I have been chasing him around all day. This time last pg I was napping not running around. Didn't even get to cuddle my friends newborn when we met earlier as he was running about like a lunatic. He did point and say bub bub though which was very sweet.

Soooooooo bloated it's ridiculous! Can't concentrate on my work at all as my mind all over the place. Thinking it's all in my head but it can't be can it??? Xx

Amazing news Bejeena! A lovely, wonderful heartbeat. Goodness. Let's hope that heartbeat just continues to get stronger over the next few months.

I'm clueless when it comes to all things medical with pregnancies so can't offer any useful insight or advice Beckle but keeping my fingers crossed for you that you get the care you want.

Minions - lol! Gosh, they're everywhere aren't they? My parents foster and they were thinking of putting up some minion d??cor for the two boys they're currently caring for. They were worried if they had girls afterwards that it wouldn't be appropriate though so I kindly let them know that minions are definitely for girls and boys!

ODog - bub bub! Cute.

Don't worry Evs - I feel bloated too! And SO GASSY. I hardly ever burp and I feel like I'm just burping non stop.

Had lunch with my bestie and her newborn (7 weeks old) today at lunch... She guessed I was preggers and I couldn't lie! Ha ha. She asked me how TTC was going (the only person I'd told that we were) and I just sheepishly said 'Good.' Stupid thing to say if I didn't want to tell her but I kind of it. I just wanted one person that I could talk to in real life about this journey. And she's been through it herself so recently that I knew she'd be a brilliant support.

So someone knows! Aghhh!

Has anyone else had any lower back pain? I've been having lower back ache for the last couple of hours and am really uncomfortable in my office chair. I'm wondering if it's a bad sign because I always get lower back pain with AF. Little bit worried.

I've had some lower back aches too bluepigoon - not much and not enough to make me really uncomfortable but enough to notice. Hopefully not a bad sign.

Loving that the thread is so busy this pm as DS is now catching up and having a loooong nap!

I had a bit of lower back ache earlier this morning actually blue when I has DS on my back in the sling. Normally it's fairly comfy. I think it's to do with all your muscles starting to relax to allow for the bump to grow. I wouldn't worry too much as lots of early pg signs are similar to pre AF signs. A bit of a cruel irony really.

I always think it's good to have someone in RL who knows toffee as its nice to have support in all scenarios.

Thanks both, it's hard not to stress over every little thing! I think I'd feel better if I'd had some other symptoms like nausea, but hopefully everything's fine. Will go home and put my feet up!

Blue - Lower back pain definitely normal, I remember getting very upset about it last time and having a lovely person reassure me that it was to do with the ligaments stretching to make room.

ODog - bub bub!! So cute!

Toffee - does it feel real now your friend knows? I told my best friend yesterday and I love that I have someone I can get really excited with.
And yes to minions - DD and her little friends love them!

I do have to keep reminding myself that a lot of PG and AF symptoms are the same. Every time I go to the toilet I'm expecting AF to arrive! It's been a relief each time when there's no red in sight!

Yes, 99% - does feel more real now! We both had a bit of a happy cry and made having a cuddle with her baby extra special. She's a teacher, so she's said she can keep me company a lot during next summer's holidays when we'll both be off!

I've already warned her that I may be badgering her for advice and to check 'is this normal?' A LOT. I was worried she might tell our other friends but I actually don't think she will. I think she quite likes that she's in on the secret and no one else is!

I haven't called my GP yet - has anyone else? I HATE going to the Drs. Like, seriously avoid it like the plague. I've missed their opening hours for today so will have to try and ring up on Monday to book in. Is that the right thing to do? I have no idea!

I only registered at my gp a few days ago and the receptionist said it would take 7 days for me to be added on to their system. I tried to discretely whisper to her I was 6 weeks pregnant, which was followed by an exasperated 'have you not seen a midwife yet?' Then called to her colleague 'this lady's 6 week s pregnant, can I book her in with the midwife?' I turned a pretty good shade of red while glancing round the waiting room to check there was no one I knew there! I've got an appointment for a week on Monday.

Ha ha bluepigoon, yeah I'd have had a nervous glance around the waiting room too! Good job no one was in there. I once went to A&E and ended up seeing some friends in there. It was VERY awkward as they could obviously see what was wrong with me (I'd almost sliced half my finger off!) but they offered no explanation why they were there. After an awkward 30 mins of chit-chat, they told me they were there to confirm a pregnancy (not sure why that warranted A&E but... there we go!).

Right, best give them a call first thing on Monday. Reckon my GP will be the other way - probably tell me off for calling too early!

Accidentally told half the girls at work- you can't get anything past a bunch of midwives particularly of you come into work looking like you're about to vomit

Seeyalater - I bet it was almost like you were walking in with a neon sign over your head

Any second (or more) timers a bit disappointed with the pregnancy pack? Last time I got Emma's Diary, samples, and all sorts. This time I got a badly photocopied four page document with my midwife's details and a couple of paragraphs about bleeding and morning sickness.

I want my samples!!

Good to see the thread is looking so busy! We are telling family today and I think that's why I'm awake so early. I did another test yesterday just to make extra sure before we told people ha ha.

Ahh have fun sharing the news starry! I'm determined not to tell anyone else now until 12 weeks. Except maybe for my second job boss.... because I think I'm going to quit that. I currently work 5 days a week full time in a busy, stressful job and then have a part time job on top which is 10 hours a week. I just don't know if I want to be working 6 days a week whilst pregnant, although the no eyes would be useful. I don't know... you ladies that have been through this before: what do you think? Silly or manageable to work 6 days a week?

Hello everyone, I have been lurking for the last week but was afraid to join too soon. I'm 5 weeks today and had a mmc in April after ttc for 2 years, it completely destroyed me and I was just beginning to feel a bit more myself when I got another shock bfp just before fertility treatment was due to start.

My due date is 14th May. I am absolutely terrified of having another mc but I have an early scan booked for 28th sept when I will be 7+2. The thought of goingin to the scan room again makes me feel so scared.

We are so delighted to be pg again and are trying so hard to believe and have faith that this is it for us this time but the doubts creep in and I think they will until we get some reassurance. Can I just ask about everyone else at 5wks, did you have much symptoms?

I have tender boobs (they were much more sore with last pg I mc) and that's it really apart from eating stodgy food mainly and getting early nights as tired in evenings but that's nothing new really. Last pg I had very strong symptoms including insomnia and whilst I don't want that, I am stupidly hoping for some nausea to kick in soon as I didn't get that with pg I mc, but was sick when I was pg with my ds (12yrs ago!)

Sorry for the long post, thought I'd stop lurking and hop on for some support as the lack of symptoms at the moment is sending me crazy!!!

Also my heart goes out to those who have left the thread, prayers sent your way I hope you have lots of comfort and support around you x

Hi Mamama, welcome to the thread. And congratulations on your bfp! This is my first ever pregnancy so I have no idea whatsoever been through but can completely understand why you'd be so nervous and tentative.

I will be 5 weeks tomorrow and I don't feel all that symptoms. I feel like yesterday thinks went a bit quiet. I had quite sore books last week but they don't feel as sore today. Feel crampy. Like a constant dull ache really. And that's about it. Have been tired but not too bad. Woke up at 6 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Unlike me!

I know I don't have any history, but I do feel constantly worried! God knows how you must be feeling. Try and stay as positive as possible - one day at a time.

Wow... autocorrect really failed me on that post!

Awh thanks toffee for the supportive msg. I too have had some mornings where I've woken at 5 or 6am and sometimes can't get back over. But with the pg I mc, I woke every morning around 5 with strong urge to pee, but I haven't had that.

Re your work. I'm actually doing a 6 day week this week as have a full time job and some as and when part time work so I'm working today 9-5. But it's not every week and I can choose to do the extra hours or not. I don't think I'd like to do it every week but I do plan to maybe do it twice per month as I might as well get the extra money in now for mat leave so I can def see the benefits of it. Maybe do it as long as your feeling well and stop if gets too much for you. It is a personal choice though.

Hi everyone. I've been reading this feed for the last couple of weeks but have held off posting for fear of tempting fate.

This is my first pregnancy and I am 6 weeks today, due 7th May. I'm 27, we got a bit of a shock after getting a positive result after only 1 month of trying. We have an early scan booked in for 22nd Sept as I'm terrified of something going wrong, it just feels too good to be true.

The only symptoms I have are the usual sick feelings in the mornings and also my boobs are growing fast, I've just had to buy a new set of bras!

Congratulations and welcome mamama31! I'm so sorry to hear about your past loss, it must be incredibly difficult to deal with and I'm not surprised you are feeling anxious now. Pregnancy is so different for everybody that I wouldn't be too worried about lack of symptoms right now. My sister in law had no symptoms at all bar stretching and a bump. No sickness, no tiredness, no light-headed feeling, nothing. Her dd is two months older than mine. I on the other hand had tender boobs from day 1, nausea from week 5, vomiting from week 6-16, fainting, the whole lot. Dd is now 3.5. If you are concerned though then have a chat with your gp or midwife (if you have her details), and we are here if you need to chat too.

Toffee - you may find you can do it no problem (I have friends who worked intense jobs until the end of their pregnancy and went back straight away!) so don't make any decisions just yet, but maybe have a chat with them so they are aware and can have provisions in place.
P.S. your username is making me incredibly hungry!

Crossed posts - congratulations Muffin and welcome to the bus. How are you feeling about it all? Are you the first of your friends? I'm only a year older than you so was one of the first of mine.

Great to see the thread moving quickly, I can't keep up though!

Lovely stories about people sharing / guessing the news

Bejeena that's wonderful news about your scan. Hope you are relaxing and starting to enjoy your pregnancy now.

Mamama so sorry to hear about your first pregnancy. Fingers tightly crossed for you. I had hardly any symptoms last time, and was very anxious about it, but it doesn't mean anything is wrong.

Thinking of all of you who are waiting for early scans. As Odog says, here's to us all cuddling healthy babies in 8/9 months time!

I'm 6 weeks by dates today (blueberry!), but likely a bit later really as I ovulate late. By my period dates I'm due on the 7th, but adjusting for cycle length it will be more like the 10th.