May 16 babies

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

Hi all, sorry I went AWOL after I joined the thread last week. Like some of you I also had a bit of a scare - had cramping followed by a bright red bleed a couple of hours later. I was absolutely convinced I was miscarrying and really upset it was happening again (my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 6 weeks). We went to A+E and they referred me to EPU. Had a scan yesterday and to my amazement baby was still there and we saw the heartbeat! I should be 7 weeks tomorrow.

I still find myself worrying constantly if my symptoms subside, guess that isn't going to go away for a while yet. I've also had brown spotting every days once that first bleed, but no more red blood which apparently is a good sign. Pregnancy is such a stressful time!

Congrats peas, Belmo and muffin on the scans!
Fingers crossed for those waiting for early scans! I have unfortunately also started spotting today and feel utterly terrified. I'm 7+6 and not got my booking in appointment until October 6th. Trying to reassure myself that it can be very normal but realistically I'm fearing the worst.
Is it best to discuss with GP or midwife about this(neither of which I've seen re:pregnancy)?
Has anyone else's skin gone crazy, it feels just like time of the month waiting for AF
Grey your sickness sounds awful hope you're doing okay!

29 and Bill so sorry to hear about the spotting. 29 I'm glad to hear there was a heartbeat and hoping all is well for you from now on.

Bill you should be able to refer via your gp to the EPU for an early scan, I would contact you GP tomorrow to request this as it shouldn't be a problem.

Sorry to hear of this ladies it's so terrifying, just wish we could fast forward the first 12 wks at least. Praying for you both.

Great news on your scan, Muffin, really pleased for you! Fingers crossed for you Beckle, I so hope you get a good outcome.

Mama, I've been eating loads too! I find its good for keeping the sickness at bay. Probably not so good for keeping the lbs at bay but oh well!

Daphne I can totally relate to feeling more anxious as the pregnancy progresses. It's so silly, some mornings I feel awful as the nausea is so bad, then in the evening I start to feel better but rather than feeling glad I start to get worried in case it's a bad sign!! Can't win.

Sorry I haven't been able to reply to all of you, this is such a busy thread! I'm thinking of you all and keeping my fingers crossed for those of you who have had scares.

29 and blil so sorry to hear about the scares. Hope you are both ok. These really are such scary times.

29 I'm the same. Today I feel a lot better. I have eaten my fave foods and generally felt ok but now I'm freaking out about that. It's just going to be a constant worry I think!

Blil is the spotting red or brown? Brown is usually less worrisome although both can be perfectly harmless. As mama says I would call your GP tomorrow and see if you can get a referral for an early scan.

I seem to be more nauseas at night time, I managed a croissant for dinner but I suppose I did stuff my face at lunch time with a Christmas dinner! Ha! But I definitely feel worse as the day goes on which isn't a bad thing as I can manage to get through work then fade early evening and the nausea starts. I also think it's worse when I'm tired. If I can manage to eat more at lunch time then that's what I'll do!

Mamama31 We were able to see the sac and also our baby, on the screen he (we are convinced it's a boy) looked around 5cm but he's 1.18cm. We could clearly see the heart beating and were also able to hear it too. The nurse showed is which was head end. It was amazing, all feels a bit more real now. I will take a photo of the scan tomorrow so you get a better idea.

Muffin that is so amazing! What makes you both think your having a boy? I'm sure you are just delighted. I'd love to see the pic thanks! :)

I lost this thread and took me forever to find :(
Lots of catching up for me to do!
Currently in hospital 30 miles away since Sunday - they thought ectopic pregnancy but it's a lupus flare and liver infection.
Had scan this morning which showed a good heartbeat but had bleeding this afternoon/evening :(
Why's pregnancy so worrying ?!
Hope your all well I'm going to have a catch up read now!

Congrats on everyone's good news at early scans. I feel like I'm the o my one who has to wait until 12 weeks .

hope you feel better soon icant I have no idea what lupus is but it doesn't sound very nice at all.

8 weeks today.

I'll be waiting too ODog
I haven't even thought about contacting the doctor/midwife yet. Think I'll wait until next week when I'll be 6+.

Good look to anyone awaiting scans. I know it's such a worrying time but bleeding is so common in pregnancy and is often unexplained and the pregnancy goes on to have a good outcome. Will be thinking of you all.

Feel better soon icant. A lupus flair is all you need on top of early pregnancy. Go easy on yourself. Hope you have lots of help once you're home x

I'm trying to decide whether to have crumpet with scrambled egg and mushrooms or a giant slice of victoria sponge for breakfast. Now I know I must be pregnant. It's the only time I crave sugar constantly

Oh no Odog :( the waiting game sucks I imagine.
It's an autoimmune disease, thank you.

Thanks gizzy hoping they will let me home tomorrow x

I've got to wait till 12 weeks too odog Happy 8 weeks

Sorry to hear about your lupus flare icant I've never heard of that but it doesn't sound nice. Hope you're ok.

Eat the cake Gizzy!

Yay Muffin and 29 for good scans :)

Beckle and Bil huge huge hugs, it is so so horrible waiting isn't it, I will be thinking of you.

Icant hope you feel better soon.

I'm bleeding again. Nothing to be done but wait and see I think, and the fact that baby was there yesterday is obviously great. It's just horrible though, wish I wasn't on my own :( Think I'm going to phone in sick for this evening, just trying to man up a bit before ringing my boss as am worried I'll burst into tears!

Grouchy well done getting in the car! I hated driving - passed my test then didn't drive for years until I suddenly had to for work. Fist couple of months was constant terror! But as I really had to I just had to, as it were, and it got better fairly quickly. Used to have to give myself loud pep talks all the time, which wasn't ideal if I had to give a lift! 2 years in I genuinely enjoy it alot of the time, although I am still a bit of a nervy driver and completely hopeless at parking. Lots of practice is really the best way!

grouchy it is very like depression feelings, I usually take a low dose anti-depressant to help deal with anxiety, I stopped it as soon as I found out I was expecting but without it I think I am struggling a little to keep myself balanced. I think the fact that I started feeling nauseous and now am not at all has contributed to that feeling. I think you're very brave to take driving lessons with your DH, I hope he's more patient than mine! I won't drive him anywhere if I can help it and I've been passed my test nearly 20 years!

muffin, that's lovely news! So glad you got to see your little baby, so cool that they can already see on a scan which end is which.

odog I'd have been waiting until 13w if it wasn't for this bleed, it's awful having to wait!

29 that's scary, I hope you're okay and I'm glad your scan was good!

Bili, I've not been fully booked in with the midwives yet, they do that at 9w here, but I phoned them yesterday and they referred me to the EPU. How are you this morning?

icant, oh goodness, what a scare! Hope you get to go home tomorrow and very glad baby is in the right place.

belmo so sorry you're having more bleeding, it's possible to bleed all through a pregnancy and have a healthy baby, it's a great sign that you've seen baby's heartbeat as that is the first big hurdle over. You need to rest though, especially if you are on your own, so a good idea to phone your boss. I broke down in tears in front of mine yesterday and she sent me home.

greyhorses, how are you feeling today? It's a tough call to decide whether to take tablets or not when they are untested, the trouble is that most medicines are untested when it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding as who wants to be that kind of test subject? If they thought it to be dangerous they would not give it to you, sounds like your doctor was being a bit stroppy with you to be fair!

Hope everyone else is having a more chilled kind of day, I'm off to sulk and watch crab TV now...

ICan't, that sounds horrid, I hope you make a full recovery ASAP.

Belmo, sorry to hear that. I hope you had a nice relaxing evening in the end? What do you mean by on your own, is there nobody to support you? If not, we're all here

I've left my phone at home today, and I hate to admit it but I feel totally naked without it! I keep going to look at things on it (mostly my pregnancy app) and then remembering I don't have it... Grr. I might have to force DH to bring it to me at lunchtime!

Have come to work armed with loads of healthy food today as yesterday I was so hungry I ate loads of junk from the vending machine!

Oh sorry Belmo I haven't woken up properly yet and thought your post was from last night not this morning! I hope you have a relaxing evening tonight instead..

Thank you all
Sorry can't reply individually it's hard with my phone .
Have to stay in and see surgeons so will see what they say.

Icant sorry to hear your unwell, a family member of mine has lupus so I understand how it can effect you at times. I'm sure on top of pregnancy it is very difficult.

Belmo sorry to hear your still bleeding, so scary but try to stay positive (easier said than done I know) hoping all is well, take it easy today.

Morning all.

Sending lots of hugs and to those that are having a bit of a tough time - lots of horrible scares but at least we've got lots of good early scan news! Stay positive Blil, 29 and Icant. Belmo - yes, give yourself the evening off tonight. Try and stay as chill as possible - put your feet up. You can see from this thread that lots of people experience bleeding and spotting and are all fine so although it's super scary and horrible - there's lots of hope too.

Don't worry ODog, I think I'll be waiting for 12 week scan too - fingers crossed, nothing happens to warrant me having an early scan before then - so I'm in for a long wait too. All I can think about is wanting to see that little heartbeat on screen!

I'm seeing my GP next week - do you think I could ask her to use her stethoscope to see if she can hear baby's heartbeat?! I just want to make sure it's beating away in there.

Ahh Muffin - I'm convinced I'm having a boy too! No idea why, just a feeling. I obviously could be wrong but I feel like I know. Weird.

They're offering flu jabs at work today so I just went and got mine done. All sorted. Luckily most people are having one in my department so I'm not raising any eyebrows by suddenly deciding to have a flu jab when I've not bothered before. Bit of an achy arm now but glad to have something to focus on that's not nausea! Had to take the bus to work today as DH needs the car and the combination of morning sickness, bumpy bus ride and the guy in front of me STINKING of weed, I was feeling VERY pukey.

Toffee that bus journey sounds grim poor you :(

Beckle don't worry the nausea can come and go! Also maybe you had some nausea from coming off your tablets initially. It's hard not to worry I know, but best to try and distract yourself as much as possible.

I'm sitting in work now and the nausea has just started again....not sure what I'll eat for lunch as can't actually think of anything I'd want. I usually crave something carby to settle my tummy but nothing is appealing....meh! Will have to pop to the shops and scan the shelves until I see something.

Obviously I am glad I don't NEED an early scan - sorry my sulking sounded a bit selfish.

Enjoying a sleepy cuddle with DS and watching this morning. He hasn't fallen asleep on me like this in months and I miss it. Making the most before a smaller version comes along and steals my chest.

Anyone wondered if their older kids might want to try BF again when the new baby arrives. DS doesn't remember BF but I think he may well be intrigued enough to ask to have a go. I'd be tempted to let him try if he asked although I'm pretty sure he wouldn't know how. Is that a bit weird?