August 2016

[Jw35]

Hi just got my bfp! I'm early, 3 days before AF was due so not sure if I'm the only one with an August due date?

I'm due August 3rd

Il ring just for peace of mind and yeah exactly, if I get a scan out of it then happy days

Hi, can I tentatively dip my toe into this thread? Got my BFP yesterday and still in absolute shock: I sent DP back out twice in the storm to buy another one and then a digital as I couldn't believe the lines!! We had to tell his dad last night as were out for a boozy meal with them and they saw straight through my "I'll just drive" cover story. I still haven't got my head round it as only stopped taking the pill last month and I'm convinced something is going to go wrong.. Positively reassured to read others have been experiencing period type cramps in the evening too. Other than that my boobs feel like they're on fire and I'm permanently exhausted but no sickness yet!

Stats: SimileMilly, Edinburgh, DC2 EDD 8/8/16

Congratulations Similie.** I'm still in shock and I got my bfp on Friday. I may have done 5 more tests since "just to be sure". I woke up this morning panicked I was no longer pregnant. I can sense a long nervous road ahead for me.

Did another CB test today and got a 3+ weeks result, which is a bit of a relief because the past few days my symptoms have gone to bugger all... Nipples tender but that's about it. Cramps are barely non existent (well I'm not noticing them anyway!) energy levels normal, bloat is minimal, bowel movements as normal... I don't know what to make of it so I was pretty much expecting a 'not pregnant' result this morning! I should be 5 weeks tomorrow. Is anyone else feeling decidedly not pregnant? Should I be worried? Naturally I am though...!!

Congratulations to all the new BFP's!

Dr yesterday was amazing, he gave me a higher dose of my antidepressant and offered to sign me off work until the end of the year. I said no but this morning I had a little bit of light pink CM when I wiped so I have called my boss and said I won't be in for the rest of the year. Going to call the midwife service in the morning to see what they say. It's really strange as I tend to have a bit of light pink or brown CM in the mornings which disappears as the day goes on. I'm still not feeling overly positive about things- still having no symptoms either, but feel much better knowing I have a month off work now so if things do go wrong I'll be at home when it happens.

We ended up telling a friend last night which was really nice, it was nice to feel optimistic and talk about fun baby stuff for an evening.

Hope everyone has had a fab weekend!

Christine that pharmacist sounds so insensitive!

I think it's natural to worry regardless of what your symptoms are. I've had absolutely none so far so I end up doing a cheapy pregnancy test every day because I can't quite believe I'm pregnant, and I worry that no symptoms means no sticky litter bean in there. But then I look back to when I had ds1 and realise I had no symptoms with him either. Even at the 12 week scan I was convinced they would send me home saying id made a huge mistake. It was with ds2 I had cramps and worried, but it all turned out fine then too.

Very long and waffling on now sorry.

Fly all I've had is cramps and one bout of nausea yesterday. I think that was because I went too long without food. My nipples are sensitive too but that's reasonably normal for me. I also feel decidly not pregnant and I'm five weeks tomorrow too. Hopefully we are just lucky!

Sounds like we are all going through the same worry. I think it makes it harder to relax given that so many of us have had mcs in the past.

I bought the clearblue test today.
I will take it tomorrow morning which will be one week since my BFP. Last week it said '2-3 weeks' so hopefully tomorrow I will see the 3+ and that will be encouraging! Maybe I'm completely crazy!??

Mrs1986 no it's definitely nice to see it in black and white

Similar here ladies. Nearly 7 weeks and still no symptoms other than slightly sensitive nipples. I've also had light pink discharge which along with no symptoms has me a bit worried, but I'm at the GP Tues so will see what they say. I think I'm going to crack and book an early scan before 12 weeks...

Evening all,
The niggling worry is constant isn't it?? I keep kidding myself that I'm more relaxed this time but actually I have less time because ds keeps me on my toes. I did another FRER this am (they were on buy one get one free in Boots when I originally tested....figured it would come in handy one way or another) and reassuringly had a pregnant line that was noticeably stronger than the test line (if that makes sense).

I'm also virtually symptomless but the fact that you all are feeling similar is reassuring me :)

But sympathies to all. It's hard, and particularly for those who have had mc in the past

Evening all. Sorry to hear anxiety levels are so high, & people are being so worryingly insensitive. Last thing you need right now! I was extremely anxious through my first pregnancy, had so many scans in the 1st trimester! DS was already very used to having his picture taken by the time he was born. ;) This time I think being run off my feet with a toddler is a helpful distraction, but I'm also going to try to enjoy feeling well as long as it lasts. Growing another human is bloody hard work & it can get deeply uncomfortable later on! So I'm going to paradoxically hope most of us get a relatively easy ride. :) Though that first scan date does seem to take forever to arrive & I probably will allow myself one early scan, so when I go back to work from my current mat leave I can do some half-sensible, short-term job planning!

Also totally bricking it here, it is nice to know I'm not alone! Symptoms are still mild most of the time but then I had a very easy pg with DD and she was fine. Hit the magic 6 weeks on Friday so maybe they will get worse now?!
I am noticing the rage descending. I was a complete bitch the whole 1st tri with DD and it seems to be kicking in again now, not the best! DH is annoying me royally (quite a feat when I hardly see him as he works away!) and I'm a lot less patient with DD than normal. That might also be down to the fact that she's 3 going on 15 though! I'm ok through the day but come early evening I'm so shattered I just can't cope with the constant backchat. The constant terror of yet another MC doesn't help either. Am ringing for an early scan this week so maybe I will be less nervous & nicer after that!

Alfie fingers crossed that's the case! Although I've taken myself to bed as I'm shattered... The beginning of the fatigue?! Or just Sunday night blues!

It's really reassuring to hear so many are having the same doubts/fears/meltdowns! Rum thanks for the words of wisdom also having been through this once before! How old is your DS?

missclarke I've booked in for a 7 week 'viability' scan, apparently the odds of mc are significantly significantly reduced if there is a heartbeat from then onwards-something to look into? Is this your first?

Glencoco stay strong! Can you schedule some 'me' time at all? I can imagine that fatigue combined with a young one would be a challenge for anyone!

Not many symptoms here either. Exhausted though and sore boobs.
I'm 5.4 weeks. I actually want nausea because I want more symptoms! Had an early mc in September at 4.3 weeks so I think I'll be nervous until the scan!

Well, if the nausea wasn't enough, I had food poisoning yesterday and stomach still cramping today. Managing to keep down fluids and have grazed food throughout the day, but obviously, queue lots of stupid googling for what could go wrong.

AF was due tomorrow but will be shocked if it arrives now but knowing me, I'll have to test just one last time...

Congrats to all the new BFPs!

smells what meds are you on? I'm taking 10mg of citalopram - did so throughout pg with DD so will continue this time too.

Morning all,
I've just taken the test I bought yesterday and have seen the 3+ which is all I can do for now.

Now just got to hang on until next Thursday when I have my scan.i'll be 6+6 but I believe I ovulate quite early in my cycle so should be able to see a heartbeat!
We are going away for some winter sun this Christmas, so we've decided that even if we do have a good scan, we will keep it to ourselves until 12weeks xxx

Congratulations to all the joiners and welcome

Somnambulator - Will you have to keep doing those shifts as the pregnancyy progresses? That'll be tough. Fair play to you.

berries glad your doctor was proactive

Rumisyum - I'm on the same page as you. Had so much anxiety last time, but physically a very "easy" pregnancy as these things go. Trying to relax more this time round and enjoy feeling pretty good.

No real symptoms here, apart from tiredness, but that's not new! Was the same last time so I'm not concerned.

I went up to the attic last night to get ski gear that I'm lending a friend and saw all my maternity clothes up there. I was reminded how much I hated them toward the end. I was just so bored of wearing them. So this morning I'm wearing a really tailored work dress and I'm determined I'm going to wear all my lovely things as much as possible over the next few weeks because I'll miss them! Vain I know....

Morning all,

Yet again I had to do a test this morning as I'm scared everyday I'll get a fainter line. I'm now on the midwifes system and need to await a call for my appointment. Also the GP will be calling me back today to make sure I'm doing everything I need to.

It's feeling a bit more real now.

For those who have already has children when will the doubt and worry disappear for "am I still pregnant?"?

I have my doctors appointment today.. Really going to try and push for a scan, if he wants to go ahead and give me one do you think it'll be a fairly quick process?

Morning all!

I again sympathise with all those with minimal symptoms. I'm currently 6+2 and apart from boobs hurting like hell there is not much else.

toelle I'm only in A&E for four months then I move to a more chilled job so will hopefully keep the night/long shifts up for that long. Sometimes it's emotionally challenging dealing with sick and or dying patients though. I've had a few hide in the toilet and cry sessions over this weekend. Definitely made worse with pregnancy hormones!

Hoping I can speak to my occupational health before I'm too far along to be exempt from holding cardiac arrest bleeps and the like. Do not fancy running with a big tum!

Anyone got any weird cravings yet? I'm going mad for anything pickled. Can't get enough!

Morning

Well, I'm waiting at the doctors now. My normal temperature is 36.2 and I'm struggling to keep it below 37, feel so sick I can hardly face water never mind food and I just want to sleep. I don't know what is wrong but I don't think it is just that I've not pooped in almost 2 weeks.

Bobs the worry never goes away! You just worry about different things. For me with DD I relaxed a bit after the 12 week scan and then once I could feel her move (was about 18 weeks) I felt better.
Christine my last early pg scan was pretty straightforward, I rang on-call doc to say I was bleeding and had a scan the next day! Hopefully it's as easy for you, good luck!
Somnambulator I take my hat off to you! You must be shattered. Can't imagine how hard it must be dealing with such emotional situations. Last time I was in A&E (as a patient!) the bloke in the cubicle next to me was dying and even though I was in a bad way, I was counting my blessings. You do an amazing thing
Oh and re cravings - CHEESE! I just want cheese allll the time. I feel like Wallace and gromit! I'm going to be massive 😝
lily sounds awful, hope GP is helpful and you feel better soon. Think glycerine suppositories may be on the cards for you, the relief will be worth it though!
Hope everyone else is doing well, the days of my morning coffee are definitely numbered. I've drunk the same coffee every day for years now and this morning it tastes like paint stripper! Hope everyone has a good Monday, stay positive ladies! Today we are pregnant 👍

Thanks four. I'll look forward to my first scan and feeling hopefully calmer.

I don't know if it's just nerves but I'm feeling queasy of a morning and I can't really face food. The rest of the day in just starving all day!

lily I wouldn't be surprised if it was being backed up that was making you feel like that. I didn't go for 2 days last week and I felt horrific! Also, all the extra hormones will raise your temperature, so you're not really running a fever, you're just pregnant!

Bobs I can't bring myself to keep peeing on tests! I did one Saturday a week ago which was a super quick + so have just left it at that. I have another CB digi but they last forever and I want two close together so I'm hoping I can hold onto it for baby #2 (also terrified that it wouldn't come up with 3+ yet and I would be distraught!) You going to keep testing?

Serious I was on 15mg of Mirtazapine and the GP bumped me up to 30mg. Hopefully it helps.

I had some mild nausea this morning which was nice. Boobs haven't grown (can't wait for that part since I'm a natural A cup!) and are only very mildly tender. Not even sore! Called the midwife service and she said not to worry about the brown discharge unless I have fresh blood or start cramping, in which case I should head straight to the EPU as since I've already been referred I don't need to be referred again. So lovely to have so much support for all my worrying!