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

My OH isn't coming as he cant get out of work..and no one else that knows is available so I have to go alone😔 And I feel like if I say I'm in pain they'll just say "you're probably going to miscarry" and move me on. Il go to my GP if I don't get scanned but il try and be as adamant as possible

:-( when I had my scan in August my DH called work on the morning and said I'd fallen down the stairs and he needed to take me to A&E. Could he do something to try and get out of work? I'm gutted that you're going alone while you're feeling like this!x

He said as its only for bloods there's no point

I hope you flicked him in his balls!!

Nope. Him coming after my forcing him is worse than him not coming at all

I know what you mean! Ohhh where in the country do you live?

South east!

Surrey?

Canterbury

Ahh that's a bit far for me to drive. I would have offered to come with you!x

So sorry you're feeling this way christine and sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

We've just booked a private early scan for 23rd Dec when I'll be around 8 weeks. I'm so nervous!!

Ah bless you 1986 thank you, il be fine. Il let the hormonal crazy side take over!

Lots of and hugs to all the ladies struggling at the moment, I know it's frowned upon on mumsnet but I think quite a few of us could do with a hug at the moment!
Mrs1986 it is reassuring in a way that I have DD but increasingly I think maybe she was a fluke. On the other hand, having had a MMC before her which broke my heart, I never once took my pregnancy with her for granted. And the MCs since her make me appreciate her so much more. I am so so lucky to have her. All my friends that have children her age have now gone on to have another baby and all some of them do is moan! They will never ever know how lucky they are. I love my DD more than anything in the world and if she's all I ever have then I will still be blessed.

Oh and Christine sorry I forgot to say - I think your levels will tell you a lot - they don't rise at the same rate with ectopic pregnancies as they do with healthy ones, so the results will tell you quite a lot. It's rubbish that your OH isn't coming though, does he not think you could do with some support?! Is there anyone else that could come with you?

That's very reassuring! I was thinking that even if they say my levels have doubled or are doing what they're supposed to, it doesn't tell us that it's in the right place. He would come if I told him I needed him there, but he said as it's just blood there wouldn't be much point and it would mean he'd have to go in and finish later which isn't ideal. Plus no one at his work knows I'm pregnant so it's not very easily explained. I'm sure il be fine. You ladies are a massive support

Hope your blood test goes well tomorrow Christine, and hugs to others who are feeling unsure and worried about these pregnancies, especially you Coco.

I have hit the brick wall of exhaustion today. I'd forgotten quite how draining it actually is. DS2 usually comes home from preschool at 12, but I took lunch with him today so he could stay til 1 and had a cheeky nap in the extra hour! (After I mowed the lawn. Since when have lawns needed mowing 2 weeks before Christmas!!! And half my daffodils have started sprouting too.)

The thing on my mind at the moment is work. I took a career break following my mat leave with DS2, which runs out in September 2017, but just before we decided to TTC DC3, work approached me to go back sooner, in April next year in a job too good to refuse and I accepted. Now I'm going to have to phone them up and say that while it's early days, there's a chance I'll be back but only for 3 or 4 months before popping! They're going to love me...

CoCo I am definitely pregnant cause your really lovely post about your DD made me teary!

Christine you will definitely be told something by the bloods. There was a lady on my TTC thread who has just had ectopic, basically rather than HCG doubling in numbers they sort of trickled upwards. will keep my fingers and toes crossed that it's not the case! Xx

Oh that's so nice to hear! Makes me feel a lot better that this worry may all be gone by tomorrow!

So sorry to all the ladies feeling so nervous and down at the moment. Hormones certainly don't help with anxiety levels. Sending hugs and wishing the best to everyone. I'm also feeling the exhaustion today. I teach full time and just felt I couldn't go on at lunch time today. Somehow made it though and then I landed on mum and she fed dd while I sat. Haven't told her our news yet. Waiting until Xmas day. She gave me a few funny looks but hoping she's thinking it's end of term tiredness!

Well, I made it down to my sister's for the weekend, and she guessed after about 15 mins of chat! She asked if we were waiting until the new year until we spoke to someone about repeat mc, and I kinda mumbled that we were just seeing how we felt, she just looked at me and asked if I was of right now! Couldn't lie, and she has promised to keep it a secret and act surprised when we tell everyone at Christmas.

Afterwards she has been so lovely, has stocked my bedside table with a flask of hot water and a tub of fresh ginger and lemon, boiled sweets and ginger nuts because I said how bad my nausea has been and they all helped her (she's 17.5 weeks just now).

I'm feeling much calmer today, after all, it's only 5 days until my 8 week scan, not long at all.

I'll catch up with everyone over the weekend, hope everyone is ok X

Christine I really feel for you - I've never been in your situation but can't imagine it. Your OH is probably just trying to stay positive as he'll think if he's negative it'll drag you down. You said your pregnancy test said 1-2 weeks but doctor said something different - my understanding is that the tests that give you a date are always two weeks less than the doctors (as they work it out from your last period date.) I really hope it goes ok for you today!

Hope everyone else is doing ok. I seem to have got past my cramps phase and feel OK in the morning but am getting nausea in the evenings. Also, all I want to eat is toast but I feel like I should be giving my baby something much better than that, but can't really face it!

Lily it must be nice to be able to talk it through with your sister! They have this ability to just know what's going on don't they?

Right you lot we need to think positive! mrs1986 have a look at some stats on mc. After 6 weeks there's only a 5% chance! Why should it be you? christine you too! I'm sure everything will be fine! We have the same dates and I'm starting to feel more confident! glenCo spotting is scary, especially when you see red. I can't blame you for being worried and I really really hope everything is ok

When it comes to mc, there's nothing anyone can do to change the outcome. If it does happen it's outside your control and although it feels like the worst thing ever, there's no reason why you can't go on to have a healthy baby. I had a chemical mc the month before my last healthy pregnancy and another one before this pregnancy. I'm also guilty of negative thoughts and knicker checking! I dream of waking up in blood and feel relieved everyday that I don't.

In reality most pregnancies don't end in mc and you are more likely to have a healthy pregnancy than not!

Early pregnancy is so anxious but it's time we all started feeling positive! Come on ladies, let's try and relax

I'm feeling more positive today (hope that's not famous last words). Up and starting to get ready for the hospital! You'll be the first to know.

Good luck today Christine.

I've just been sick for the first time at 7+2. I need to invest in a bedside sick bowl. At least DH has no excuse for not making me breakfast now.

I accidentally brushed my nipple with my hand a minute ago and I nearly cried! The tenderness went down (not away) for a few days but is definitely back!! I haven't been sick yet but I do feel extra nauseous today!