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Scase1firsttimemum · 14/12/2015 21:25

Hello ladies, made a new thread seeing as we have almost run out of room on the last one!

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Cookiesandcoffee · 16/12/2015 13:14

Welcome pinsey sorry to hear about your earlier miscarriage. Thanks for sharing your lovely scan picture and nice to have you here. I think we may be due date buddies as I'm 11+2 today. Although I have my dating and nt scan tomorrow so could well change.
insufficiently* I fully hear you! By the evenings some days I look about 6 months. Some days worse than others. I have taken bump shots every week since 4 weeks though and I can see a transition. Given into maternity jeans here, even if they do fall down quite a bit.
Glad you have arrived safely pulpi I don't envy that long journey. Eekk exciting, good luck telling your parents, hope they are as equally as pleased as you are Smile

Woodsy81 · 16/12/2015 13:16

Welcome pinsey.

insufficiently I am really bloated. Only put on 2lbs but look about 10lbs heavier in my tummy.

So I have just has some brown discharge/spotting. I know its probably nothing and I suppose it would have been round about now that I would normally get my period. Still hate it when it happens though. Its been about 2 weeks since my last bout of bleeding stopped. Can't help but worry.

Kaytee1987 · 16/12/2015 14:24

Insufficiently good idea re the grapes will give that a go instead of constant biscuits!
My stomach feels huge and bloated and uncomfortable Sad, hopefully it improves because feel a bit miserable tbh, trousers and bras feel too tight and refuse to buy anything until after 12 weeks.
8+3

Scase1firsttimemum · 16/12/2015 15:05

Arww such lovely scan photos!! I am 10 weeks exactly today Smile so at least 2 weeks to go until I have my scan!!Grin Im still so worried that nothing will be in there or somethings gone wrong!

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InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 16/12/2015 15:25

Hi Pinsey sorry to hear about your previous mmc. Lovely scan picture there though & hopefully it's helping to give you some piece of mind.

Popped to the shop at lunchtime to try to find something to wear for a meal on Friday and I definitely need a size up already. Wasn't planning on telling anyone at the meal but my bloating might announce that for me!

minieggaddict · 16/12/2015 15:29

Hi, newbie here! I've been too chicken to join in but I can't take waiting for the scan any longer so here I am. It's driving me insane! I'm 11+1 today with my 2nd, although I had a private scan at 8+4 and they measured baby 6 days ahead. Got my 12 week scan on Monday and I'm bricking it! Can't wait for the ms to bugger off tho. It didn't end til about 14 weeks last time and today i also have a sore throat to contend with:( Reading about the grapes has made me want some now! Usually find salt and vinegar pringles and cadbury's choc helps me but even eating early in the morning doesn't stop the nausea.
Also have bad lower back/bum ache today and google is telling me it's posterior pelvic pain but does anyone know if it's too early for that? I had SPD pain late on in my last pregnancy and I gather things can happen earlier next time but this seems very early to me.

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 16/12/2015 15:32

that was obviously peace of mind!

Thistledew · 16/12/2015 15:44

Hi all

Checking in to the new thread.

I'm 8 + 5 today.

Is anyone else still symptomless or virtually symptomless?

I have been feeling much more tired than normal and have been very hungry. Apart from that the only change I have noticed is that I have gone up at least a cup size in my bra, and am quite bloated around the middle.

I really should not complain, and am counting my blessings, but have been struggling a bit the last few days with not 'feeling pregnant'. I just feel fat and tired, which is getting me down, and I keep getting this stupid little voice in my head that is questioning if I am really pregnant. I have to remind myself that the early scan at 6 wks showed a heartbeat, but it is difficult without any tangible reminder that I am pregnant.

I had my booking appointment last week, and all went well. I didn't realise how much your blood pressure is expected to drop in the first trimester, so was somewhat alarmed when it came back as 82/60! It always tends to be on the low side, but not that low. The midwife was not concerned though.

My other question is about buying bras - I am ok at the moment as I lost about ¾ stone in weight around 18 months ago and went down a back and cup size, so am now just filling my old bras again, but what are you all doing about buying new bras at the moment? Have you bought one that fits now, or one to 'grow into', a cup size or two bigger? How much can I expect these things to grow?!? Blush Grin

Woodsy81 · 16/12/2015 16:55

Hi Thistle
I am now just over 12 weeks and have been virtually symptomless my whole pregnancy so far. I know what you mean about struggling with not feeling pregnant. By this Tuesday coming I will have had 3 scans and I only believe I am pregnant when I see baby on the screen. It can really get to you. I know I am blessed with not being sick and I am truly grateful for that but a little reminder that I am pregnant every now and then would be nice. (I have had some strong nausea today though)
My main 'symptom' is how huge my boobs have gotten - gone up 2 cup sizes already. Bought a 2 pack of non wired bras (supposedly in my new size) from Debenhams at the weekend but they are so uncomfortable so I am back in my old ill fitting bras just now until I can get more time to go shopping. Think I will try Freya or some other brands. And maybe go up a back size too. Got measured at a 34 but they are just so tight. Leaving me with imprints on my skin - can't be right. My mum has also said for me to expect them to get even bigger!!

Bluebell20 · 16/12/2015 17:09

Ugh, husband just really peed me off. We have a long-standing history of falling out over DIY - not good when we have spent three years renovating a house. We're almost at the end of it now but he has a massive bee in his bonnet about getting it done by Christmas - even though I have two massive freelance jobs to do, plus organising and making all the presents for both our families, because while he would not be embarrassed by not giving people decent gifts (and often doesn't give gifts at all, left up to his own devices), I would find it hugely embarrassing, as everyone is always very generous towards us.

So I am getting my ear bent all day, every day about the effing house - it doesn't help that we are both working from home at the moment - and I am just sick to death of it. I hate doing DIY, I really do - we've had to do a lot of stuff ourselves that I know most people wouldn't dream of doing because we hadn't got the money to pay professionals.

On the other hand, I know that he has been really good and has done the lion's share of the crappy DIY jobs from the start. But by god, has he let me know about it! Never mind the fact that I do the lion's share of the cleaning... Because it just gets messy the next day again, that doesn't seem to count! The work he does is permanent!

Arrrggghhhhhhhhhhh. Sorry to whinge. I know I am pissing him off, and I can see why, too, but I do wish sometimes he would just step back and realise that he's pretty lucky that he's got a wife who can sew curtains cheaply, who is willing and able (if reluctantly) to tile and grout and silicone, and who isn't interested in spending any bloody money on clothes, shoes and handbags. GAH!

Loki17 · 16/12/2015 17:13

I was symptomless in my first pregnancy and dd was perfectly healthy. At the time, I worried constantly. This time I've got exhaustion, sickness and sore boobs. However, the symptoms come in waves and that is causing me even more worry. At least with no symptoms it was consistent. I know that doesn't make any of you feel any better, but I thought I tight help to know that symptoms are no more reassuring than no symptoms.

bluemoongirly · 16/12/2015 17:17

Hi ladies, im also not managing to keep up with everything on these pages.

Anyone else not had a scan and worrying like crazy? Ive booked a private one for this weekend....just to hopefully ease my worry and means I may be able to tell people over xmas.

Has everyone announced to most people now? Only told parents and people I couldn't lie to about being off work sick.

I am going back in work tomorrow (worried after two and a half weeks off) but got interviews and only one and half day as im a teacher!

mascaraisamust · 16/12/2015 17:29

Inconsistent symptoms here too, the sick as a dog feeling has moved on today, feel absolutely normal aside people keep telling me I look tired. Not even that sore anymore. Eaten loads whereas ive been off food completely the last few days. Scan tomorrow, cross everything for me! Feel so nervous!! Lovely to see the scans x

Scase1firsttimemum · 16/12/2015 17:58

The only consistent symptoms Ive had are sore as hell boobs, tired all the time and hungry all the time!! I was nauseous and being sick a couple weeks ago but thats subsided now and only feel sick when Im super hungry until I eat something! Ive had some cravings but they're not persistent.. I too struggle to feel pregnant thats why I am so scared nothing will show at my first scan! I keep telling myself to stop being so stupid but cant help but think it

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mascaraisamust · 16/12/2015 18:19

As my mum said you've got to think positive! She wasn't interested in my buts...

Jem01 · 16/12/2015 18:21

Lovely scan pics beckslovestimmy & Pinseyboo38 :-)

CultureSucksDownWords · 16/12/2015 18:53

Hi everyone! It's hard to keep up with all the news - lovely scan pictures from everyone :-)

bluemoongirly I haven't told anyone at all yet apart from DP. I'm 11+3, and I feel like I need to wait for a good scan result before getting anyone's hopes up. I'm fairly ancient and this time round I seem to be more worried about age related issues, and I won't relax until I've seen that everything's ok on the scan. My NHS scan isn't until the 29th, so I've got a private one booked for the 19th. It seems like a long way away!

11+3

Pinseyboo38 · 16/12/2015 18:57

Thankyou for all the welcomes.
It's good to see we all have the same worries and it's not just me being completely crazy xxx

minieggaddict · 16/12/2015 18:58

Bluemoongirly - yep worrying non stop about my scan on Monday. I was the same last time and couldn't look at the screen til my husband said he could see baby. This time hubby is excited as it was all ok last time but I'm even more paranoid!
I've only told my mum and the girls i work with as I can't lie! Friends have probably guessed tho.

Scase1firsttimemum · 16/12/2015 20:17

I just got my scan date through the post! 5th of January Grin I'll be 12+6 that day :)

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Loki17 · 16/12/2015 21:07

I have my early reassurance scan booked for next Wednesday. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow. I'm so terrified. I really hope it will reassure me. I think my anxieties are worse because we haven't told anyone. We've got this plan to announce on Christmas day and I'm scared it's all going to go wrong. I'm so exhausted from a very heavy term at work. I can't wait to break up for Christmas now. I think I will feel better when I can slow down a bit.

pulpi · 17/12/2015 02:16

Parents, who have been waiting for this news, were in stunned silence for about 30 seconds. Then hugs. So many hugs.

Insufficientlycaffienated, am also horrifically bloated. Nothing fits. Am 8+1 today and not too impressed with the never-ending bloat.

Loki17 · 17/12/2015 06:21

It's lovely when you stun them into silence! My parents were stunned when I announced I was pregnant with dd. I can't wait to see our parents reactions this time! I woke up thinking it was Friday today. Not 10 weeks until tomorrow! Going to have to seriously distract myself until Wednesday. Might just sleep until then!

mascaraisamust · 17/12/2015 06:26

Scsn today finally... Actually dreamt about it, seeing the picture and everything. Woke up symptomless Confused probably will feel sick later with nerves rather than symptoms! And it's not until later this evening. Plan is to keep busy! Gosh Loki I feel the same as you... Only my mum knows, wanting to tell DHs mum just before xmas so I can actually eat some of the food xmas day!

On that, Turkey dinner is fine, whag starter and dessert?! Obviously pate and the usual shellfish starters are out! Inspire me, not feeling tomato soup Hmm

YouAndMeAreGoingToFallOut · 17/12/2015 07:15

I thought shellfish was fine as long as it's not raw? We don't normally bother with stratters on Xmas Day though, so I can't think of anything!

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