August 2016-with Berries turning into Beans and a whole lotta fun ahead!

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2nd thread for the ever increasing August 2016 bumps

hgl yep I've had vicious cramps, quite worrying but it's always just wind! And I still have that draggy period feeling quite often too.
Eminado I'm not even gonna tell you to breathe. Commiserations, what a shitshow! Any one of those things alone would be enough to send me over the edge, you're doing amazing. Totally, totally understand the fear. Until I had my early scan I was so on edge I was snapping at everyone, couldn't concentrate on a bloody thing. Your hospital sound like they're doing that traditional hospital thing of being as useful as a chocolate teapot. Not checking the fax since before Xmas is just ridiculous! Is it an option for you to just book a private scan? It's frustrating since you shouldn't have to but it sounds like it might be the best way to go tbh.
Oh and I feel you on the rage. I was the same pg with DD. I could hardly stand to look at DH some days, everything he did annoyed me excessively. Don't worry about it, don't worry about the cooking, he's a big boy, he won't starve. My DH has had to put his big girl pants on and pick up the slack, he barely got a break over Xmas, but I refuse to feel guilty because I am growing a person, so he can do the bloody washing up once in a while. This horrible scary early stage is just the worst but you'll get through it! And it will all be worth it in the end.

Just been offered an amazing opportunity by my sister! She's a business owner and currently runs a deli and cafe and has a childminding business. Anyway she's just bought a day nursery and wants me to run it! I'm level 3 childcare and only done supervisory so it's a massive step.

She said I can start whenever and can work flexible hours, work from home or in my own office. Take time off for baby etc but basically help her with ideas and planning etc.

If I start in May she will pay me to just help with planning, paperwork etc. she opens in September. Anyway I'd have to move from Berkshire to Carlisle but she said she'd help!

Also..she just sold a house she owns and has bought me a new car! My head is spinning! It's a Ford Focus. She's even put car seats in for the new baby and my one year old! I'm god smacked!

What a day...weirdly the nausea has gone temporarily!! Omg! Can't believe it!!! just wanted to tell somebody!!

Christine sorry cross posted. I would say don't take the mick - if you know you could really go in then make the effort - but equally don't go in if you'll spend the whole day trying not to puke and not managing to get anything done! There's no point forcing yourself in just to show your face, then feeling even worse and not getting any work done anyway. And be glad you have a lovely boss, he sounds fab

Gosh eminado, that's shocking-I'd be fuming!! Hope you start to feel better soon!

Four, I knit too-I've started knitting a blanket for the baby

So I took the paperwork back into my surgery today that they sent me rather than the hospital, hope it actually gets where it needs to go and doesn't just sit there for ages now **
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I think I would try and go in if you think you can last a whole day Christine I wouldn't want to test his kindness

Jw that's amazing!!!! Wow wow wow, loads of exciting times ahead for you! How awesome is your sister!

I know it! I'm well emotional now!

I just text him and said (not word for word) 'I'm really trying to sort myself out to be in later but I literally haven't stopped throwing up for days. I hate feeling like it's seems like I'm taking the piss, I'm really not. I am trying' and he rang me like "don't be stupid. I know you're not taking the piss, you're pregnant. You have morning sickness, I know it happens. If you want, as you've had a few days off, I can put them down as your holiday so you get paid for them as I don't want you loosing a lot of money. Let me know about later but I completely understand"

Bit of a dramatic 24 hours for me. Had some brown spotting last night around 6pm. Got an awful fright because it's the first time. Calmed myself down and went in for my 13 hour night shift. Felt awful during part of the night-weak, nauseous, couldn't stay standing was because was afraid I'd collapse.

Had decided it was all ok regarding the spotting and wasn't going to say anything but I'm going private and the consultant said to ring her anytime so I gave her a buzz. She brought me straight in for a scan. All ok-thank goodness.

She said I can't do my night shift on Sunday. I talked to one of my bosses who is very supportive and told me to go home and not even worry about finding cover for my shift. It'd all be sorted. Feel like I've been such a drama queen but both my boss and the consultant said the most important thing was the baby. They said the long hours aren't likely to have caused any problems but not to put extra strain on myself. Now planning a weekend on the couch!

MrsSantaClaus it doesn't exactly fill you with hope if they can't manage your notes. I FINALLY got a call from the hospital just now only for me to pick it up and hear them hang up- aarrghhh! I've tried calling back on different numbers but no answer. Typical, more waiting, and I'm desperate for this call!

I've had the early scan today. Baby was showing as 6 weeks. No heartbeat.
I have to go back in a week to confirm, could be early pregnancy or missed miscarriage. I'm devastated

Ditto Leo! We are not telling anyone until we are certain about the heartbeat.. I've had a call but it was only for a much not needed flu jab.

Pipo. Hoping it is just a bit early

Emi you sound like you are really going through a lot at the moment. I used to work in an accountancy firm with a big tax department so know how January can be, you'd have my sympathy even without the added issues of pregnancy.

Christine I wouldn't push yourself, now more than ever you need to listen to what your body is saying. My sick line runs out next week and I've booked an appointment for the day before just in case I either need longer, or need a phased return.

Jw that's amazing news, congratulations. What an opportunity for you X

Rosie that sounds so rough for you, but great work have been so understanding. How are you feeling now?

Pipo we didn't see a heartbeat until 8 weeks, got myself in a bit of a state, but so far so good, 8 week and 9 week a and showed strong heartbeat, so try not to think it's the end, you are still early on. Do the dates match how far along you thought you were?

Well, as far as things go with me, I'm back on a hospital bed waiting for another drip having been unable to keep fluid down. Hopefully this will be the last time!

Thanks everyone. I just have 0 energy from being sick so much. I'm achey and my head hurts, it feels like I just need a really good rest up. Although it fees like that's all I've done. I just got a call from the midwife (FINALLY) to book my first appointment (booking appointment)? Can anyone tell me what happens during them? The OH said he'd like to come but if it's nothing that really needs him il tell him there's no point in having it off work

Finally called back, mw appt on 2nd Feb, scan 5th. 4 weeks to wait to see if there's something there or it's just in my head...
Sorry Pipo that's excruciatingly tough, hopefully it's just earlier than you thought.

jw that is really amazing! What an amazing opportunity and a wonderful sister you have!

lily I'm so sorry to hear that! At least it's the best place you can be, i hope this is the last time and you can enjoy your pregnancy after this.
It really is a shame that this first part is so difficult for everyone. I can't wait for us to all get past this horrible stage and just relax.

It is 6 weeks since I ovulated & she said baby is 6 weeks. So I suppose that adds up? But I was counting from first day of last missed period.

I am just going to have to wait and see. What will be will be. So sad but trying to be positive. I've came out for lunch with my friend instead of wallowing

pipo I'm 8+3 and we're working out from ovulation and when we were doing it from LMP it was al off

Christine At the booking appointment you'll be weighed and measured, asked a load of questions about you and your partner's medical history, your families' histories and if you're willing they'll take blood to check for sickle cell, STIs and various ogre things (there should be a list on the web). They'll also ask about any previous pregnancies.
Might be worth having your OH there if you don't know much about his medical history. I didn't take the hubby as I know most things about his side of the family already.

For ogre read other. Stupid autocorrect.

Christine I wouldn't bring your OH personally. I had my booking appointment today and it was very underwhelming! Just filled in a lot of forms and took blood and blood pressure. Also asked about my medical history and if anyone in my/DH family had a history of hereditary genetic conditions.

Pipo sending you hugs and hoping that it is just too early

Lily sorry to hear you are back on the drip FX this one does the trick!

Rosie that's great that you are being so well supported. Make the most of it and take it easy for a few days

JW your sister sounds like such a sweetheart! Are you going to take her up on the offer? Sounds like an amazing opportunity.

pipo that's really tough news Itll be hard waiting the week for repeat scan. Hope it'll be good news for you. Well done on not wallowing.

So tough for everyone who's been so nauseous. Sounds awful. Look after yourselves.

Thanks lily and peamad. Very lucky to be supported. lily good luck. Hope you'll feel better soon.

What's this amazing news jw - ahh I totally missed a couple of posts- that's really cool! Nothing like a great sister or two and it sounds like yours is fantastic!!!
Sorry to also read your news lily, hope it gets you back up and bouncing.
Note to self- skim-reading doesn't always work!!
Thanks peamad and hgleslie I shall grill my OH on family conditions (think none) so he can skip the booking appt!

Pipo how scary! I'm going from LMP which makes me 10+2 that is the right way to do it but early scans don't always show a heartbeat.
Ro thank god all is well! Take care of yourself
Lily what a horrible time you're having-hugs

Yes I'm taking the offer up! also my sister is moving out of a 6 bedroom farmhouse and I'm going to have it! My brother also lives there at the mo and is going to stay on as my lodger so I can afford the rent! I'm moving in 12 weeks eek! So exciting!

The house has 6 beds, a huge dining room, a huge playroom, a lounge, utility room, huge kitchen with walk in larder, outbuildings, a huge drive and large back garden with chickens (my brother looks after them). She's leaving me her Wendy house, trampoline and swings too! It's an amazing house! In a cute beautiful village walking distance to city centre.

Until the nursery opens in September I'm going to be manager of her after school club and take 8 weeks off for baby then come back part time mainly on paperwork etc.