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!

I sure hope so Peas!!! I'm desperate for it to go well and think I'll really settle after that :)

I used a Doppler from about 14 weeks last time. I don't think I would use one this early, they don't listen for the heatbeat at your midwife apt until 16 weeks as its quite likely they wont be able to hear it before then so I think it might just add the the anxiety at this stage if I couldn't hear anything. DH and I used to listen to DS at bedtime everyday last time round which was a nice way of including DH, will probably do that again this time.
I have caught the cold and am feeling rough today. We have a family party this weekend and I'm not looking forward to feeling rough/having to run round after ds and staying in a hotel (ds never sleeps well in a hotel) I just want to curl up and go to sleep (oh and eat carbs)

Sorry probably could have put some paragraphs in there! Haha typing fast while DS is busy with his train set!

Emzlou we have tried Green Lipped Muscle, Tumeric, Devils Claw, oils etc. No difference. Cartrophen actually made him get a lot worse. He has Carprieve, Amantadine and Tramadol now, with Zantac for his poor tummy. That combination bought him nearly 2 years so far but I think he is starting another decline again now. Which leaves us with not many options left. On the plus side when I got him he was 4 years old and under threat of PTS for biting. He has been with me for nearly 9 years now, will turn 13 soon and has lived a full life climbing hills (over 20 different Munros, some several times) and shouting at the postman/binmen/street cleaner and anyone else he could. I suspect it may be a blessing for hime to go this winter as I can't imagine a tired, sore, grouchy old man is going to appreciate a new baby and 2 grandmothers messing up his house. Ironically he'd probably be fine with the baby but he does not get on well with my Mum as she is far too pushy and insists on doing things her way.

So sorry your dog isn't well, Brenna. Hope the vet can do something for him.

Feeling a bit low today, for one good reason and one stupid reason. Good one: had a driving lesson with DH last night and had a panic attack during it. Hate so much that I can't cope with it. Stupid reason: I've dropped bra sizes to a flipping A cup! I used to be a D. WOE. Breastfeeding has sucked me dry.

Feeling sick about 80% of the time now. Only time I didn't feel sick is when I'm eating.

My scan isn't till 12 November, which is AGES off. I'm only 6 1/2 weeks and can't believe how slowly this is going.

Hope everyone who has been having trouble is feeling better and happier.

grouchy - I feel your pain. I was never that big before but BF sucked me dry so I now have sad A cups that look like droopy dog eats! Dreading what they will end up like after this time!

Yeah my boobs were a pretty sad sight after BF too -but happy to see they are already looking a lot happier again now into this preg, if only I could keep them!

Mine will always stay the same but on the downside, I can't BF

I got my scan date through today. 30th October. I am 9 weeks today too. Big day all round. Vet says more Amantadine and see how that goes.

evening all, in bed minute got home, had nausea lasting all day today - couldnt finish lunch and now cant stomach dinner, any food tips greatly appreciated!

I know the feeling Grouchy my scan and booking in apt isnt till 5th November. Im 7w+5 today, im taking each week as a milestone!

very tempted to not go into work tomorrow the commute in and out to work is a real struggle, girls in work are probably wondering what on earth is up with me, barely go for lunch with them anymore and to be quite frank I look like crap.

Thanks for the welcome. Nicky333 I'm from Leeds

royal I've been the same the last two days feeling sick all day but only actually vommed once yesterday. I've found constantly grazing on salt and vinegar crisps and sips of 7up have helped today. Actually managed a small portion on chilli con carne tonight so it must have worked as I hast head down a toilet at that point yesterday. It's all such a shock to me as I had such an easy, almost symptomless, complication free pregnancy last time. This time I've had all sorts and a toddler in tow. I know people are going through much worse but I'm feeling sorry for myself today.

Oh ladies so much sickness on here tonight! Sorry you're all feeling roughing... Wondering if there's any truth in the myth that the sicker you are, the more likely it's twins?! I am nauseas all the time apart from when I'm eating. Also I really feel like I'm showing already- am I imagining it or is it just the bloat? I will be 8 weeks on Saturday

Ijjef. I'm guessing you live in the southeast. We always used to get sent to kings for the 12 week nucheal and whilst u are there you can be asked to do extra tests for their research purposes. It's only the last few yrs that u can get sent to queen Mary's or Kings. The hospitals in the area are all run by kings now so it's just luck of the draw. If you don't want to partake in the extra research you can refuse it. I've done it a couple times they asked but I've also just gone up for the scan and bloods and not had to do extra.

Will catch up on other posts in a bit, hope all okay

Are you allowed to promote things you sell in here? I have started doing papercutting, with a view to staying at home more once the baby is born. A lot of it's personalised so people might want some for their children or as gifts.

It defo not twins as I've had a scan and certainly just one baby! Thank god! ijeff nuchal scan is standard at 12wks. I've also been asked to take part in extra research about blood pressure and that's just at our local hospital.

lljef I'm having my scans, and hopefully csection, at kings. I'm local and if this house move goes through I'll be living about 5mins say by the birth. First appointment is Monday and scan in the 16 oct. When's yours?

I had a horrible cold last week and was wiped out from toddler wrangling. Felt really nauseous all the time. This week I'm better and the nausea has vanished. Tiredness was definitely making it worse. So of people can rest up that might help. Easier said than done.

Ahh glad your scan went well Odog! I know I'm a little bit crazy, but I think I'd be pretty pleased if I had twins in there - twins majorly runs in my family so it's possible and I always thought my twin brothers had such a lovely relationship. Not sure I'd want twins from our first pregnancy ideally...

Nicky - ahh, I've done a bit of paper cutting before Nicky! I go through all sorts of 'crafting' phases. I'm into sewing at the moment so I have bought myself a sewing for babies book! Ha ha.

Well... We told my parents last night! As expected, my Dad already knew and even had a bottle of Prosecco waiting in the car to celebrate with!!! But it was lovely to tell them. Took me a good 2.5 hours to build up to it. Now just to pray little one carries on growing and developing nicely in there.

Incidentally, how quickly after being referred to the midwife did people find out their booking in appointment? I didn't ask how long it would take and don't know when I should chase. It's only been 2 days so far so I'm not expecting anything yet but just for future reference...!

I've also gone through lots of crafts, finally settling on papercutting and sewing. I have a spreadsheet of free pattern links - if you pm me your email I'll send it across

toffee I waited 2 weeks after being referred, called the midwives and they knew nothing so had to self refer and be rushed through a bit. If you haven't heard anything in a week I'd definitely chase.

Has anyone else heard that sickness is worse when you're carrying a girl? ODog maybe that could explain the difference between your two pregnancies? I'm absolutely convinced I'm carrying a girl!

Had an awful day yesterday which ended up with me being sick all the way down the high street!! I'm collecting quite a few of these embarrassing stories now.

Are there any other ladies here in London? Are any of you wearing a baby on board badge yet? I wore mine on the tube for the first time yesterday, I just couldn't face standing up. Fortunately someone offered me a seat, if I'd had to stay standing I'm sure I would have been ill. Is it ok to wear the badge this early (8 weeks)?

Toffee - Sounds like your news was really enjoyable to hear for everyone and it sounds so lovely that your Dad already had some Prosecco in to celebrate! .

I've had a very 'odd' week - After posting a week or so ago that I was very 50/50 about continuing, I spoke to one of my 100% child free friends and my counselor and am feeling a lot more positive. Also, the support I've received on Mumsnet has been utterly amazing and I'm starting to feel the fog is lifting and my hormones are settling down.

I managed to have my first ever filling yesterday which sounds like nothing, but as I'm petrified over injections and needles, to have 2 injections and to get through it has not only made me feel very proud of myself, but made me think 'I could cope with blood tests in pregnancy and some injections' which, if I thought of a while ago, would have had me in hysterical tears on the floor.

Oddly, the last 24 hours, I've had no symptoms at all and now I'm worrying - No bleeding at all, but no mild 'period' pains, my boobs aren't as sore and my hormones are gone, I've only felt really sick once, but even that's gone..... I really feel like 'me' again. Has anyone experienced this?

Now I'm worrying something is wrong I'm 8 weeks tomorrow, so prime 'MC' time - Scan next Thursday so I guess I just wait until then and carry on.....

Ooh Nicky, a spreadsheet full of free pattern links sounds right up my street! Will drop you a PM :) Thanks!

Thanks Dorothea - I go away on our belated honeymoon next Thursday so if I haven't heard anything by them, I'll give them a call before shooting off to Morocco for 10 days. I got given the number to call at the Doctors so at least I know I'll be ringing the right people!

I had heard sickness is worse with a girl - not sure whether that's scientifically accurate or just one of those urban myths. I think it can depend on all sorts of things really.

And Fluffy, that's incredible news that you're starting to feel more connected to the pregnancy and better able to handle all the medical things that are to come - that's your Mummy instincts kicking in, I reckon! Don't worry too much about fluctuating symptoms - lots of us on here have had days where our symptoms are lesser. I think it's normal. If you're really worried, try and get in touch with your EPU and see if they can see you. It might involve an early scan but as far as I know, that's pretty non-invasive. So nothing to worry about. Also, because you're thinking more along the lines of keeping the baby, it might just be paranoia about losing it that's making you feel this way. Welcome to the worrying world of first trimester!

So glad to hear you are feeling better Fluffy.

My sickness as been gone for the last 3 days. It was never that bad but I feel far more human now. Which is lovely but slightly worrying at the same time. I am glad other people are saying theirs is starting to go too. I am now 9+1 (how did that get here so quick).

It took 9 days for my appointment for the 12 week scan to some in after my booking in. It is not until I am 13 weeks but at least it is here. 4 weeks today

Morning!

Ha Grapefruit well I am a twin myself so not sure what odds of me having a twin is my first I had no pregnancy symptoms at all till later and all I had was heartburn and peeing a lot. This nausea and vomiting is not nice at all.

Odog Im eating alot of crisps and I am finding ginger ale quite good too, no wonder it looks like I am already showing with all the crisps I am eating!

Toffee- that is lovely that your Dad had guessed and some bubbly waiting!

Fluffy - I have days when I have no symptoms at all too and as Toffee said it is normal, but its hard not to worry all the same!

I went into work reluctantly this morning I swear there is going to be a day when some unsuspecting person sitting beside on the bus will have to deal with me throwing up into a bag, was very close to doing so this morning thank god I had mints that eased it a bit.

Nicky I had to google papercutting looks really pretty, best of luck with it!

Happy Friday all!