July 2016 (3)

[allthegoodnamesalreadytaken]

Trying to start a new thread before we run out of space, haven't done it before so hopefully it works

Hello,

I posted on the second thread but haven't been back for a week and you've got a new one! You must chat a lot.

I'm only 6 weeks but feeling very sick atm. I never had this before and it's horrible.

I had a great discovery yesterday - marmite on toast with sliced banana. Delicious

Haha Magickal that's an interesting combo!

I think I have pregnancy insomnia, so I am lying here feeling totally restless. I'm only 6+6 for heavens sake! Gahhhh.

I was asleep last night at 8.30 and just woke up half an hour ago. Gosh i really needed it. What's everyone up to today? Just pottering around the house at the moment tidying up and will phone EPU at 9 and take it from there.

Sounds like h had a great sleep melavi !
I'm a bit concerned this morning as I had very slight bleeding last night is it possible to bleed after sex ? Not in any pain or anything and not sure whether I should phone in or not ... Must say I got a fright when I wiped tho , not intirely sure where to phone either ? Xx

Your local EPU unit should open on a Saturday I think.. Failing that you could phone NHS24. It sounds ok since it was after sex and no bleeding. What colour was it? Keep an eye on it xxx

Thanks melavi , it's was brownish and seems to have gone now will nd to keep an eye out today X
I'm not overly worried but a reassurance phone call would stop the small anxiety at the back of my mind X
Hope all goes well for u this morning xx

I can totally identify with those of you getting annoyed at your partners over names. We gave our dd the middle name of dh's grandma who died when dh was little. DH wanted to do something that would make his dad happy and I agreed. The middle name suits her and it was lovely when we told the whole of dhs family. DHs grandma died in her forties and it was a lovely way to remember her. However, this time dh wants to repeat that experience of pleasing his parents by naming a girl 'Stevie' after his dad and a boy 'Harry' after his grandad. He is most put out that I have said absolutely not. The thing is, I find FIL hard work. He is controlling and always knows best and doesn't like the fact that he gets no say in the decisions we make about dd. I font like him very much if im honest, so no way could I give my daughter his name! DH'S grandad was the loveliest, kindest man I ever met and treated me like I was his own granddaughter. But, as much as I loved him, I don't like the name Harry. I teach a lot of 'Harrys' and it is too popular. Plus, I have relatives on my side of the family that I'd like to honour with a middle name but dh won't even consider them which really pisses me off. He is adamant that a boy will have his name as a middle name and won't even consider throwing my dad's name in there. So, I'm sticking to my guns. I'm pushing this baby out, no way am I giving it a name I dislike.

G I regularly get bleeding after sex which is why I'm avoiding it because it would scare me. Try not to worry, but ring the epu just to check.

Loki - you go girl !
I'm totally with u on that one , you put the foot down my hackles r up now too haha I know Iv got the same scenario coming my way , that's y I want a gender scan this time so I can prepare names lol otherwise if baby is a boy he could b nameless for some time while we bicker over it lol xx

Think I'm going to avoid sex too , probably won't enjoy it now anyway thinking I could bleed afterwards ! X

I bled a bit after sex the other day, I quite often do. It's often to do with changes to the cervix and little 'grazes'/raised nodules that appear on it, and when you have sex they get rubbed and bleed. I generally wouldn't worry unless it's really rough!

I managed to engage OH in a baby name conversation last night, which is progress from him being silent and stressed! He agrees with Skylar for a girl which is my favourite. I like the idea it'd be shortened to Sky. He doesn't like Jaxon for a boy which I really like. We both quite like Loki which is unusual -I really like it but don't think many other people will!

OH is away this weekend and I'm home alone, really fancy popping to Mothercare for a nosey but I know it's a) too early to get that excited and b) would mean I see loads of people who don't know I'm pregnant!!

Thanks missclarke think it's just a bump to the cervix mibi can't get they to epu so will just wait til Monday X
I also like Jackson for a boy but would spell it differently , loved it since watching sons of anarchy lol
And ORLA for a baby girl X
My OH away today too , so my dads going to come thru so see us , weathers miserable here xx

I don't think I'm going to think about names until much later on. Also, if this baby is a boy as well, then I'll be struggling as it took long enough to decide on DS1s name! All the names on our short list seem like rejects now, if that makes sense. Like I'd need to make a whole new list for a new baby. It would be easier if it was a girl, as at least it would be starting from scratch. Although there aren't any girls names that really leap out and grab me or DP. It's a very tricky thing!

Mel - Big sleep sounds amazing! My hubbie gets up at 6am for work and I don't seem to be able to get back to sleep after that. Really tired and I think this is making me feel more sick in the day. Hoping to lie in tomorrow! Hope you get on ok with EPU. x

Loki - Blimey in laws can be hard work! My MIL still addresses birthday cards, etc as if I'd changed my name to my husbands - I didn't as I don't have family now (both my Mum and my dear Grandparents are gone) so my name is really important. She just can't help herself!

Happy Saturday all xx

I didn't sleep too badly last night either, which was nice!

I seem to be feeling generally a bit better now I've passed the 9 week mark (the dating from my early scan would put me at 9+3 today). The constant nausea is gone - more like intermittent waves now. I'm still being sick first thing, but usually only once instead of two or three times over the morning. Still pretty tired though!

I'm hoping symptoms are just lessening a bit because time is passing!

Inlaws are definitely hard work!!! Loki, go girl good for you to put your feet down. Men can be so unreasonable sometimes!

Not even getting into the name debate yet, I'm British - Asian and in our culture the mothers family name the first child

Also the mother goes to her parents with the baby for the first 6 weeks so her own mother can help out. Not sure how that will pan out and my inlaws will have a million things to say lol.

EPU said they would phone me back for a scan appt.

That's good you are getting another scan Mel.
I had 2 girls names in mind and DH agreed with one of them. However, a certain storm was named one of the names and Kate and Wills stole the other one last year.
I would still consider Abi/Abigail though. Always loved that name. No Idea for a boys name. DH's late Dad's name would be the middle name. I like Mathew or Logan but DH doesn't like either. Back to the drawing board! It's all part of the fun!

Morning all

Woke up with what feels like bad hangover, feeling really dizzy. Didn't cycle either weather is crap and I feel rubbish.

Haven't even thought of names don't want to tempt fate. Is it bad I am wishing I have a girl? I feel I should be saying "I don't mind as long as baby is healthy" but deep down I want a girl!!

I didn't change my name either Cheery - it did not go down well! I just double barreled it but not officially. The ils can not work out why they aren't more important than my family. I insist on equality but both my sils partners families do not get a look in. Ils think I should be the same!

Hmm think ive got my dates wrong and I could be nearer 7 week than 6. Help me out. First day of LMP would have been 11/10, didn't ovulate until the 20/10 though.. Any ideas? Babycentre and ovia have now moved my dates to 6+5... Think I better start thinking about getting a booking in appointment!

Definitely put your feet down with the baby names! My Ex In Laws HATED the name I wanted for DD1. I said sod them and called her it anyway. Now they love it and couldn't imagine calling her anything else! Mother knows best
If this DC is a boy me and DH are REALLY going to fall out over names I like traditional English names and he likes stupid ones . woodsy I really liked George and was annoyed. Charlotte was in my top 2 for a girl as well .----
Good news on the scan mel. I'm in agony today. All through to lower back. I feel like a fraud to ring anyone. I feel as though there is 0 space in my pelvis.
Fingers crossed gx once you've seen brown or pink on a wipe it sends you a bit paranoid. Sending positive vibes that it doesn't amount to anything
8+5

Hi everyone

I'm at my inlaws this weekend so all this talk if annoying ones is making me giggle.

mascara I would put your date as 6+6 ? Based on your LMP date only.

melvali good news on scan. I think the idea of camping out at my mums for the first 6 weeks sounds lovely. And getting completely looked after.

We've just started talking about names but haven't got close to any yet. I find girls names a lot easier than boys names. Most boys names I don't really like.

I'm 9 weeks today!

My top tip is don't tell anyone the name you've chosen until the baby is actually born. That way, no one (unless extremely rude) is going to say anything about the name.

Mascaraisamust I think you would date from the first day of your LMP, and then it would be adjusted if necessary after your first scan.

Keep forgetting to put my dates at the end of my posts...

8 + 6

Jo and Cookies - it must be the day to feel rubbish today, I had to go back to bed for an hour as felt like I had a hangover! now woken up feeling crampy and grumpy. Dinner with my inlaws this eve, could really do without it!

It's so lovely to read about baby names, lovely and positive. I think I'm like you Jo, and a bit superstitious about thinking about names yet, but that's just me after a bit of a rocky year. Love reading about everyone else's thoughts. Good tip Culture

Also feeling the solidarity over Inlaws - sounds like your situation is even more complicated Mel! I love the idea of being looked after for 6 weeks too, though I think my Mum, were she still here, wouldn't have been too impressed with me moving back in! Good luck with the scan - I'm so glad they've fitted you in . God bless the EPUs!

xx