May 2016 babies - thread 2!

[GrouchyKiwi]

First trimester worries and joys. Test taking, morning sickness, midwife appointments and scans. It's all happening.

Can't believe we filled up a thread already. (I'll get this deleted if someone's already created a second thread, but I didn't see one!

DS pretty much slept through last night and barely any nausea today so I reckon there is something in rest making it better!

My mum said it could be a girl because of the sickness but I think it's just a bit of a myth.

Glad to hear you are feeling more positive fluffy but yes, symptoms do dictate so don't worry too much if you can!

Great that you're feeling more positive about things fluffy. As toffee says, symptoms definitely come and go so don't panic, but you could ring EPU and try and get an earlier scan if you're worried.

royal i feel i look terrible at the moment too. I've always cared a lot about work outfits etc but these last few weeks it's all I can do to drag myself out the door on time! No energy for make etc. Holding on for the second trimester and hoping I get some of that magical pregnancy glow

Toffee I think I naturally get worried about everything in life to be honest - If I get pains or see blood, I will contact the EPU, otherwise, I'll just wait and continue as I am doing

I'm currently very 'chilled' about things which is a stark contrast to 4 weeks ago when I found out and was like 'Oh God, Oh God, Oh God' - I just never had any idea the hormone part would affect me so much.. it was such a horrendous 4 weeks. I'm still worried that they'll come back with avengence, but hopefully I can keep in mind that even if they do, those feelings won't last forever and I'm still 'me' and as mad and crazy as ever .

Glad you're feeling more human Brenna - I feel I've (currently) got off very likely on the sickness. I felt sick for about 3 days and only dry wretched once so far... I bet the next 4 weeks will go quickly and then you get to see what's in your tummy!

Morning all! So glad it's Friday! Gosh this thread moves so quickly I can't keep up.

Feeling quite good today and not too sickly which is nice.

I messaged a friend last night who has just announced her pregnancy, and it turns out that 4 of us from our A Level drama class are all pregnant, and due within weeks of each other! What are the chances?! It's nice to know I have a few ready-made mummy friends though.

Does anyone here have any experience of NCT and when you should join / Whether it's worth doing? My parents met their life long friends there so I'm keen to join!

Ooh Tiff, DH and I just confirmed a place at an NCT ante-natal 6 week course for February time and that includes NCT membership. I was really keen to meet other new Mums in my area as I don't really know any. God knows if it'll be worth it or not but I was keen. Think it cost us about £160 for a 6 week course (2 hours a week) and a meet up after everyone's babies are born and includes membership.

Before I signed up, I asked if you were entitled to a refund should the worst happen - and you are, so that was fine too.

Nice to know your parents made life long friends! Let's hope that happens for us too!

Can I just say... I'm SO GRATEFUL for this group. I honestly don't know how I'd cope if I didn't have you girls to chat to about pregnancy, especially in this first trimester-secretive stage. It's amazing to have those of you with DC already too that can speak with experience. It means A LOT.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Morning everyone sorry I dissapeared, I needed to get a grip. Feeling a bit better mentally and decided to book a private scan for next Saturday which has given me something to focus on.

Glad you are feeling better fluffy it sounds like you've had a tough time, hormones certainly go crazy in these first few weeks, I know I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster!

Totally agree toffee :) lovely supportive group here.

How lovely you have close group of friends tiff to go through this journey together.

I have a meeting with my boss later, must try and hold my bloated slightly rounded looking stomach in

Another week down ladies :) thank goodness for the weekend!!

ha 29red I have no more interest in make up tan etc anymore and I have a dinner tomorrow so normally I would have outfit picked well in advance, tan prep for tonight done but nope nothing organised, just lost interest, dont even have my nails painted and I never go without my nails done!

Aw I dont think we have anything like NCT here(could be wrong) antenatal classes are run through the hospital must look at the letter my hospital sent me with my booking details as it has the list of classes and book some in.

I am also thinking of doing pregnancy yoga from 12 weeks might get to know others that way from my town.

It is nice to have a group, none of my closest friends have babies so I am a bit alone in this(again) plus I am only round one day for school run with my ds so dont know the other school mams that well but my friends were great with my last child and I didnt feel left out of anything socially so think will be the same this time round.

I also joined a facebook group with the girls from an Irish site I am on, so nice to have the support :)

Sorry I'm too tired to do a proper reply. Hope everyone is doing ok today.

I'm so tired this had really better be twins (unlikely). I'm sure I wasn't this tired before. I just want to sleep but can't with two little ones to look after.

NCT was the best baby money we spent last time. I count those girls as some of my closest friends and have been away with some of them. They do it in most areas 29, just google it.

We won't do a refresher this time but I'm planning on starting antenatal yoga after 12wk scan and also doing a hypno birthing course so should meet some more like minded mums that way.

Sorry I meant to tag royal not 29

I am thinking of doing NCT because I don't really know maybe Mums here, would have to go on my own though as DH would have to look after DS.
Me and Ds are full of the cold today, he has been so miserable all day, being ill and preg with a toddler is no fun!
What's everyone up to this weekend then?
Would it be too early to suggest we make a FB group? So much easier to keep up on there!

Nct sounds good, I have a friend who made other good friends through her nct group. Problem is dh wouldn't like that sort of thing and works away most of the week

Had my 12 week scan date through 13th November ... I'll be nearly 14 weeks by my lmp then and approx 13 I think going by my scan last week. I Can't believe I have to wait that long!!

Living up to my username. Asked DH to come home on time for a change as I'm really tired, then told him a bit later that I think I have a migraine (I get them quite often). It's now 45 minutes after he should have finished work and he still hasn't texted to say he's on his way home. He texts every day because he has a long cycle ride and I worry.

DD1 is now on her 3rd film of the afternoon (I tried to rest on the sofa while she watched) and DD2 is crawling around somewhere upstairs.

WIBU to kill him when he finally walks in the door? You know, if I find some energy?

Murder averted. He's home. Seems his message got lost on the way!

Sorry I've been quiet had a few days away as in hospital again with lupus flare, Kidney infection and hyperemisis. Feeling human again after Iv anti biotics, blood transfusion and fluids.
On the plus side bleeding has subsided and bean is keeping strong!
I'll have a proper catch up once home and have my laptop, hope everyone's well?
Sorry for a selfish post there's far too many people I want to reply to and can't remember the names by the time I type my post (on my phone)

OMG Icant sounds like you have been through the flipping wars!!!! Is this a regular thing? You poor thing, it sounds horrendous.

Really glad to hear everything is OK with your bean - At least that's one less thing to worry about.

Is it a long course of antibiotics?

Hope you're back to fighting fit soon

Nothing that makes me more murderous than DH being late home after a long day with DS. Even 1ons more than he said can make me want to kill him. YANBU!

Icant so sorry to hear that, I hope you are on the mend. Rest up and take care. So glad your little bean is going strong :)

Nausea has been quite bad today. In bed already with a bag of fruit pastels, sugary sweets seem to help at the minute...or so I'm telling myself!!

Anyone got any nice plans this wkend? All I want to do is sleep or lie flat and watch tv....any movement or motion makes me feel sea sick! haven't actually vommed yet but keep thinking it won't be long.

On a plus....8 weeks today! hurrah! :)

Hello all! I haven't been on in a couple of days and seems like lots has happened! Sorry to everyone feeling rough.

Fluffy really good to hear how positive you're feeling. And well done with the dental injections- that's really something to be proud of as they're sure the worst kind of injections! So a good way to give you some confidence for blood tests etc.

I've been feeling ok still the last few days, just slightly ropey and very tired in the evenings, but not too bad. I'm only 5+5 though, so I probably won't be this lucky for the whole time!

Eek ICan't, that sounds like not much fun. Glad the bean is ok!

Hi everyone,
Sorry I've so much to catch up on but I'm glad everyone is okay for the most part!

I'm feeling much better the past few days which is worrying me but maybe i just feel better because I've managed to eat!
I also have a private scan tomorrow so I hope there's actually a baby in there

fluffy seems to be- I really believe if they allowed me anti sickness at home I wouldn't have got this bad again and the infection is from dehydration. Yes long term antibiotics , hopefully home Monday :) how are you doing?
Thank you mama yay to the 8 weeks! Nay to the nausea!
Thank you mollie I shall remind it when it's older of the problems it's caused

Hope everyone I've missed is doing okay and you all have a lovely weekend x

Ahh so much to catch up on! I'm so glad somebody brought up NCT classes ive been looking into them and thinking I'd like to do them so it's good to hear of others experiences. Counting down the hours to my scan in the morning now

Mama31 - I'm 8 weeks tomorrow, so very close to you in timings

MollieRos - Yeah, I'm a lot happier. I have spoken to my partner and I'm STILL going to discuss termination next Thursday, not because I necessarily want it, but the way my brain works... I have to explore all options thoroughly and then I feel like it's 'my' choice and this isn't something that's being inflicted on my body. However not having the hormonal ups and downs and speaking to my friend has helped a lot (as have you guys as you're not judging me). I just feel like me again, and if I do feel like me, maybe I'll still feel like 'me' if I have a baby and my life won't go to crap?

You may not puke your guts up, either - I'm 8 weeks tomorrow and I've only really felt queezy a few times and dry wretched once, so maybe sickness is something you'll avoid? I actually don't feel that tired which is odd as I was actually dreading it, but I'm still up until 11pm each night and got up at 6:30am today and was fine! Everyone is different I guess?

Hope your scan goes well tomorrow Grey

So you're still in hospital at the moment Icant? Bummer Are you now drinking loads and able to keep things down? I hope you're not too bored and annoyed. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you're allowed home on Monday

Yeah, doing OK thanks - Feeling better, anyway. My symptoms have mostly vanished which is slightly... odd. However I'm not bleeding or cramping so I'm just going to wait until next Thursday when I see the midwife. What will be, will be and I'm just going to carry on until then and try not to worry